Recovery Week encourages our industry to come together to hear from industry leaders, medical experts, mental health counselors and special guest speakers who are working to end this epidemic and provide support to anyone who may be struggling. Confronting SUD, advancing overall well-being and saving lives are the goals of this initiative.
BTEA Northeast’s 4th Annual Recovery Week featured record attendance and outreach following the week-long initiative. We remain encouraged by the change going on in the industry, most specifically recovery peers that union leaders are putting in place in the field. We encourage you to learn more about the efforts and do a refresher on your EAP offerings through the resource links below.
We would not be able to continue this critical work without the unparalleled support of the BTEA Board of Directors, our Recovery Week Advisory Committee and our annual supporters. Each year, we remain overwhelmed with the amount of generosity from across the industry and are grateful that this initiative is a true team effort.
15%
have a substance use disorder
83%
have had a mental health issue
229
of 100k lose their life to SUD
On Wednesday, February 28, the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions hosted their 1st Annual Building Trades Recovery Night in partnership with Hinge Health and BTEA Northeast. Thomas S. Gunning joined the group to speak to the importance of prioritizing mental wellness and combating substance use disorder in our industry. NY Giants Tight End and Recovery advocate, Darren Waller addressed the group followed by a Q&A with LV Raiders Defensive End Maxx Crosby & Tom on the power of recovery, breaking the stigma and how we all can work together to end this epidemic.
Please help us confront SUD and improve overall wellness in the union-building trades.
For more information, to make a donation, or to get involved, please contact Jenn Geary.