Building Futures is proud to join with the union trades of the RI Building and Construction Trades Council and the RI Associated General Contractors to offer help and resources to building trades members and contractors and their staff to support the health and well-being of every worker in the industry. We’ve got your back!

Help is here.

If you are worried about your mental health or substance use — you are not alone. We can help.

We’ve got your back.

Your union offers help — find details below or, scroll down to the bottom of the page to find a local 12-step meeting or other recovery group.

Recovery is possible.

For private and confidential help, contact Michael Currier at 401-426-2470 or at [email protected].

Michael is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is in long-term recovery. He can answer questions, lend support, and help you make a plan that works. Michael offers confidential support + union solidarity.

Michael can bring substance misuse training, suicide prevention training, Narcan and more to your members, union or contractor staff, and to jobsites.

Sometimes, things feel really hard, but you are not alone. You can recover and you can get back to work afterwards.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 anytime of day or night.

Next Recovery Peer Training: May 31, 2025

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Next Recovery Ally Training: April 16, 2025

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Your Union Resources

Boilermakers Substance Abuse Program

Boilermakers Crisis Line: 1-877-244-3572

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004

The Carpenters Recovery group holds virtual meetings every Tuesday at 7pm.
Meeting ID: 452 555 1725.
Open to members and dependents.
More Info: NASRCC.org/cap

Call Carpenters Assistance Program 24/7: 1-800-344-1515 ext 1160 or at 978-752-1160

Visit: NASRCC.org/cap


Member Peers

Paul Greeley
[email protected]

Jeff Smith
[email protected]

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004


Member Peers

Tim Potter
401-332-8590
[email protected]

Joe Simons
401-954-9282
[email protected]

Lyra Health coordinates confidential care. Call 844-926-2482


Member Peers

Nick Arsis
631-889-1456
[email protected]

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004


Member Peers

Jeff Saliba
617-293-6368

Sean McCarthy: 617-297-6118

Weekly AA meeting – Iron Will Sobriety
Every Friday from 7 – 8 pm at the Local 37 Ironworkers Hall,
845 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004


Member Peers

Timothy Oulette
508-496-2819

Benjamin Turner
401-204-2041

Lower Hudson Valley EAP  914-245-6300 or 1-800-EAP-2799

RI Member Assistance Program: 401-398-7681


Michael Currier at Building Futures
401-426-2470 (cell)
[email protected]

EAP: KGA Call 1-800-648-9557 24/7 for a confidential consultation


Member Peers

Paul Greeley
[email protected]

Jeff Smith
[email protected]

Michael Currier at Building Futures
401-426-2470 (cell)
[email protected]

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004

EAP: Modern Assistance 617-774-0331 or 1-800-878-2004


Member Peers

Pat Donlan
617-838-0021

John Cody
617-840-3333

Rhode Island Associated General Contractors (RIAGC) Resources

Rhode Island Recovery Resources

Central Service: 401-438-8860

Southern RI Intergroup: 401-739-8777

Oficina Intergrupal Hispana de AA de Rhode Island: 401-621-9698

1-866-NA HELP U

1-866-624-3578

Visit RI NA Website

401-606-5456

Same day connection to buprenorphine, a medicine used for opioid addiction

The call costs nothing and you don’t need insurance to talk to a prescriber. Costs for medications are dependent on your insurance. However, there are coupons available that can help make medications more affordable:
https://www.goodrx.com/buprenorphine-naloxone