Construction Industry Rehab Plan

C.I.R.P was founded in the mid 1980s in response to a growing need to provide services to men and women in the construction industry with substance use issues. Since its initial inception the program has evolved and expanded, and today our mission is to provide not only the highest quality of mental health and addiction services for these men and women, but also services that are grounded in evidence and empirically based practices.

If you are a current member of District Council 38, you may qualify for the benefits provided by the C.I.R.P.

As a guiding philosophy the C.I.R.P. states the following:

We believe integrity, professionalism, compassion and open communication are the bedrock of effective treatment.  We hold ourselves to high standards in delivering services that are recognised as ‘gold standards’ within the industry.  We recruit only Masters level clinicians who also hold and practice beliefs that align with the ‘harm reduction’ model, ensuring that all our clients experience compassion and understanding throughout their journey with us.

C.I.R.P. has a long history of helping it’s brothers and sisters within the organized construction industry. Perhaps they can help you. If you or someone you know feels addiction is controlling their lives, you may find the help you require through the C.I.R.P.

You can contact the C.I.R.P. at the following:

IUPAT Helping Hand

Working in the building and construction trades is a challenging career. There are high productivity demands on the workforce to meet deadlines, as well as working conditions that can often be an extreme danger if strict safety guidelines aren’t followed.

Yet, there are other risks construction workers face in the industry – suicide and substance use disorder. In fact, construction workers are three times more likely to take their own life than the rest of the population.

The IUPAT Helping Hand website offers information, downloadable posters, and website links to help employers, coworkers, and family members recognize the signs of suicidal ideation and/or substance use. Their goal is to work together to help prevent deaths by suicide and to encourage members to reach out and take advantage of the help that is available.

For more information, and to watch their quick introduction video, please go to http://www.lmcionline.org/iupathelpinghand/

Homewood Health

Effective June, 2021, The District Council 38 Health and Welfare Trustees announced the addition of an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP). In partnership with Pacific Blue Cross and Homewood Health, covered members and their eligible dependents now have access to a full range of health and wellness services through the EFAP benefit.

Homewood Health’s comprehensive EFAP program offers short-term Counseling, Life Smart Coaching and online resources designed to give eligible participants and eligible family members professional and confidential help with a wide range of work and family issues including:

  • Relationship concerns
  • Depression & anxiety
  • Stress management
  • Grief and bereavement
  • Work and family balance
  • Life transitions / change
  • Addictions
  • Other personal issues.

Counselling for any challenge is available in person, by phone, by video, or online. Accessing the EFAP is easy … just call the 24-hour toll-free access number 1.844.PBC-EFAP (1-844-722-3327). Your EFAP service provider can be reached anytime day or night, 365 days of the year – whenever it is most convenient to you.
Homeweb – the online “self-serve” section of their website – provides a range of online resources such as interactive e-courses, i-Volve online Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) and health, life balance, and workplace articles.

Their Life Smart coaching empowers you with the information and support you need to be the best parent possible. They make it simple to get started and guide you step-by-step. When you call their Client Services Centre, here’s what you can expect:

  1. They ask a few questions to make sure you receive the customized service that will be most helpful.
  2. They arrange for one of their childcare specialists to call you and walk you through the types of support you could benefit from—written materials, Internet resources, printed materials, and more.
  3. They’ll be in touch with you as much as you need when you’re using the materials and help you build the confidence to solve almost any parenting challenge.

If it’s determined that a counselor would be better suited to discuss your situation with you, Homewood Health will coordinate short-term counseling support for you or your family. All of this is included with your benefits at no cost to you. 

Counseling

The DC38 H&W Plan covers counseling services for eligible members and their dependents. Each family is covered for services of up to 80% of $750 per year. This is in addition to the free short-term counseling services available through Homewood Health.

For a list of counselors covered by the Membership Assistance Program, please click here.

Claim Form: Pacific Blue Cross Standard Health Claim Form

IUPAT Helping Hand

The IUPAT Helping Hand website offers information, downloadable posters, and website links to help employers, coworkers, and family members recognize the signs of suicidal ideation and/or substance use. The goal is to work together to help prevent deaths by suicide by  encouraging members to reach out and take advantage of the help that is available.

For more information, and to watch their quick introduction video, please go to http://www.lmcionline.org/iupathelpinghand/