2026 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Summit Recap
Building a Healthier Construction Industry Together
Last week, New Mexico’s construction industry came together for the 2026 Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Summit, bringing industry professionals together for an important morning focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and the well-being of our workforce.
We were honored to welcome nationally recognized speaker Allan Kehler, who delivered his keynote, Find Your Voice, Reclaim Your Power. Through his message, Allan encouraged attendees to recognize the power of connection, find the courage to speak up, and help create environments where people feel comfortable asking for support.
A special thank you to Bill McCamley, Director of the New Mexico Building Trades Wellness Coalition, for serving as our emcee and helping guide the conversation throughout the morning.
This Summit is made possible through the collaboration of our industry partners:
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ABC New Mexico
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Associated Contractors of New Mexico
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and MCA-SMACNA
We are grateful for their continued commitment to making mental health and suicide prevention a priority across New Mexico’s construction industry. Their support helps us continue providing important conversations, resources, and education to our industry.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our 2026 Community Sponsors:
- ABC Suicide Prevention
- HB Construction
- Jaynes Corporation
- New Mexico Building Trades Wellness Coalition
- Pavilion Construction
Thank you to every attendee who joined us, participated in the conversation, and took resources back to their workplaces and crews. While the Summit may be over, the work continues. Together, we can continue building a construction industry where looking out for one another is simply part of the job.
📸 Relive the Summit!
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