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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 mcurrier@bfri.org

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.

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

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

Call or text 998 anytime of day or night.

Union Recovery Resources

Boilermakers Local 29

Boilermakers Substance Abuse Program

Boilermakers Crisis Line: 1-877-244-3572

Bricklayers Local 3

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

Carpenters Local 330 & NASRCC (North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters)

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

Member Peers

Electricians, IBEW Local 99

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

Member Peers

Tim Potter: 401-601-612

tpotter@carene.org

Joe Simons: 401-332-8590

simons1@cox.net

Elevator Constructors, Local 39

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

Member Peers

Nick Arsis

631-889-1456

nickarsis@yahoo.com

Insulators Local 6

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

Member Peers

Jeff Saliba: 617-293-6368

Sean McCarthy: 617-297-6118

Ironworkers Local 37

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

IUPAT DC 11

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

Laborers, LIUNA 271

RI Member Assistance Program: 401-398-7681

Michael Currier at Building Futures

Cell: 401-426-2470

mcurrier@bfri.org

Millwrights Local 1121

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

Member Peers

Plasterers Local 40

Michael Currier at Building Futures

Cell: 401-426-2470

mcurrier@bfri.org

Plumbers & Pipefitters, UA Local 51

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

Roofers Local 33

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

Sheet Metal Workers Local 17

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 Recovery Resources

RI Alcoholics Anonymous

Central Service: 401-438-8860

Southern RI Intergroup: 401-739-8777

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

Greater Providence Narcotics Anonymous

1-866-NA HELP U

1-866-624-3578

RI Buprenorphine 24/7 Hotline

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

SMART Recovery