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Supporting Mental Health - The Lighthouse Construction Charity

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How The Lighthouse Charity Supports the Industry

At Scot JCB, we are proud to stand behind The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity – the only organisation in the UK dedicated exclusively to the emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing of construction workers and their families.

Emotional Support 

Helping those dealing with:

•    Stress & anxiety
•    Depression
•    Anger issues
•    Sleep disturbances
•    Suicidal thoughts

Physical Health Support

Advice and assistance with:

•    Occupational health concerns
•    Chronic pain
•    Healthy eating & weight management
•    Cancer support
•    Drug & alcohol dependency

Financial Assistance 

Guidance covering:

•    Emergency financial grants
•    Benefits advice
•    Budgeting & debt support
•    Legal and tax guidance
•    Retirement planning

Need Help? Here’s How to Reach Out

24/7 Confidential Helpline

A free, confidential support line is available 24/7 for anyone in the construction community who needs to talk. Compassionate advisors are always ready to listen and connect you to the right services.
If more complex, long-term support is needed, trained caseworkers can step in to coordinate personalised help through trusted partners.

You can also request a call or email if speaking by phone isn't ideal.

Prefer to Text? Use the HARDHAT Text Service

If talking isn’t easy, text support is available 24/7. This free, confidential service is run by trained volunteers who will listen and help however they can – whether you're facing a crisis or just need to offload.
📱 Text HARDHAT to 85258

Live Chat Support

Access private, real-time support from a real advisor through the live chat feature (not a bot!). It’s discreet, quick, and available across these websites:

Home - Lighthouse Charity

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY HELPLINE - Home

MakeItVisible | Construction Workers Support | Lighthouse Charity

Want to Learn More About Mental Health?

The Lighthouse Charity’s Wellbeing Academy offers a variety of free and paid courses to help individuals and teams build better mental health awareness.

  • Free e-learning and virtual wellbeing courses
  • MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) certified training (free for partner organisations)
  • Onsite and tutor-led sessions

Explore training options, personal stories, and more by visiting the Lighthouse Charity’s website.