On behalf of the Ministry of Health | July 16, 2026
People working in trades and other industries across British Columbia can face unique challenges when it comes to mental health and substance use, including barriers to seeking support. Our communities continue to face a toxic and unpredictable drug supply, and workers in trades and related industries remain disproportionately impacted by the toxic drug crisis.
To help address these challenges, several B.C. government ministries are working together to increase awareness of available mental health and substance use supports among workers, employers, and communities. You are receiving this email because your organization has been identified as an important partner in reaching people who work in trades and industry across the province. Now more than ever, we believe there is an opportunity to work together to ensure workers know where to turn for information, support, and services when they need them.
To support this effort, we have developed a series of new print materials that can be displayed in workplaces and community settings to help raise awareness of the toxic drug supply and the mental health and substance use supports available in B.C. While no single resource can address these challenges on its own, increasing awareness can help create opportunities for conversation, reduce stigma, and connect people to support when they need it.
Print materials are available to order free of charge using this order form – order deadline: August 7, 2026.
We have also compiled a dedicated online resource page for people working in trades and industries. The page brings together trusted information and links to key mental health, substance use, and toxic drug response information and services available across British Columbia in one convenient location:
Resources for Trades Workers | Mental Health & Substance Use Help.
These resources were developed in consultation with organizations across British Columbia that support trades and industry workers and employers. We are grateful for the insights and expertise shared throughout the process and hope these materials will help strengthen awareness of available supports in workplaces and communities across the province.
We encourage you to share these resources through your networks and with any workers, employers, or organizations who may find them helpful.
If you have any feedback, questions, or suggestions for additional resources, we would be pleased to hear from you. We also welcome ideas for how we can continue working together to support the mental health and well-being of people working in trades and industries across B.C.