Supporting Mental Health - The Lighthouse Construction Charity
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:
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.
