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Built to Thrive

Empowering the Construction Teams behind Penn Medicine's Healing!

Are you Curious? or in crisis?

Committed to the Core

Mission:

The mission of this Mental Wellness Committee is to promote mental health and well-being for all team members, fostering a supportive environment that encourages open dialogue, resources, and strategies for prevention, education, and recovery in construction.

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Events Calendar

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Stories of Impact

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Project Atlas

Long hours, accelerated schedules, financial struggles, family commitments, or sick family members can make it almost impossible to find an hour to get a haircut. We have builders that sacrifice their own personal well-being for others and for some, getting a haircut and a beard trim is more than just that. It's an opportunity for someone to feel good about the way they look and boost their confidence." - Vince Fitzgerald, LF Driscoll

What are we doing? Tackling Root Causes, Breaking Down Barriers, and Enhancing Support Systems

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Yoga @ Yards

The team had an amazing yoga session followed by great food and comradery. Organized by Charles Steiner (Chaz) our partner at LF Driscoll

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1st Annual Mental Health Symposium

Built to Thrive is building a culture were asking for help is a sign of strength. The Built to Thrive inaugural Mental Health Symposium was an amazing opportunity to see the mission of Built to Thrive personified and the support from the construction industry we are looking to serve.

Special thank you to our breakout room leaders: Understanding Trama & It Impact on Mental Health - Led by Genevieve Chaney

Substance Abuse - Led by Dave Huttanus & Ryan Straub & Brian Eddis

Job site Culture & Leardership - Led by Fernanda Pires & Brian Cash

General Mental Health - Led by Richard Jones

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BTT Suicide Prevention week event

We shared about Built to Thrive and how it was created out of love to make sure no one is alone.  

Handed out information. Provided some real-life stories.

Shook hands and provided donuts, and coffee.

Genuine sharing to break the stigma one event at a time.

Have an event you would like to share? Send details to BuilttoThrive@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for consideration on the Built to Thrive platform.

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