VitalCog: Suicide Prevention in Construction Training 2025

Presented by:

Joe Xavier, Sr., Director of Health and Safety, ABC National

Kamita Marbury-Draughn, Director of Workforce Development, ABC of Metro Washington

In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, ABC is proud to offer VitalCog: Suicide in Prevention in Construction training.

This training program helps construction workplaces appreciate the critical need for suicide prevention while creating a forum for dialogue and critical thinking about workplace mental health changes. VitalCog trains organizations to proactively address the early warning signs of suicide in the workplace. The program also builds a business case for suicide prevention while promoting help-seeking and help-giving skills.

After the training, participants feel:

• Knowledgeable about suicide prevention
• Confident talking about suicide and getting help
• Likely to apply what they learned

September 9, 2025

1:00-3:00 PM

ABC of Metro Washington

6901 Muirkirk Meadows Dr., Suite F

Beltsville, MD 20705

• Member: $20.00
• Non-Member: $40.00

No refunds for no-shows or cancellations on or after noon/12:00pm on September 4, 2025. Substitutions from your company are permitted at any time. For any questions, please Contact ABC Staff.