A Quiet Crisis in Construction and Trades
In the construction industry, workers face more than just physical demands.
Stress, pain, substance use, and mental health challenges are common, and often go unspoken.
The impact is real, and it doesn’t just affect individuals. It affects teams, safety, and the future of the workforce.
Tailgate Toolkit is here to change that.
Bring it to your worksite today.
Support That Meets Workers Where They Are
Tailgate Toolkit brings practical, on-site support directly to your crew. These are not lectures or checklists, they are real conversations that fit into the flow of the workday and address the issues crews are actually facing.
Whether you are leading a small crew or overseeing operations across multiple sites, we will work with you to find an approach that works.
You deserve
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Supporting Calgary’s Construction Workforce
Real Tools. Real People.
Tailgate Toolkit exists to make it easier to talk about what is hard.
So far, we have connected with hundreds of workers, and the response has been powerful:
“I’ve tried therapy. I’ve had support. But something in today’s talk finally hit me in a way that nothing else has.”
“I’ve been experiencing addiction for a long time and have been in and out of treatment.
I got more out of this hour than I have in the last 15 years.”
These moments of honesty are not rare. They just need the right space.
This work is about making space for trust, for honesty, and for support that actually fits the job site.
What We Offer
- Toolbox Talks: Straightforward, on-site conversations to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness
- Resource Guides: Practical tools that save lives
- Leadership Training: Equip leaders to recognize challenges and offer support
- Hammer Time Support Group: An in-person, guided support group for workers in trades and transport.
Why It Matters
- In 2024, 1,144 Albertans died from drug poisoning
- 53% worked in construction, trades, transport, or equipment
- 71.4% were men
- Only 7.8% of men in construction report poor mental health
Behind the stats are people, crews, co-workers, and families.
Tailgate Toolkit helps bridge the gap between what is shown and what is really going on.
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What Others Are Saying
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Built for Every Crew
Tailgate Toolkit works for companies of all sizes.
We will adapt to your site, your team, and your timing, with respect for your culture, and goals.
Building Stronger Workplaces Together
The Tailgate Toolkit reflects a collaborative approach, shaped by input from industry leaders, health professionals, and construction workers themselves. By fostering a culture of care and support, we can tackle the unique challenges tradespeople face every day.
Together, we’re not just building worksites—we’re building a future where every worker can thrive.