The FORGE – Tradespeople supporting tradespeople.

In the trades, you never work alone. Mental health should be no different.

The Forge is an initiative developed to address the skilled trades’ mental health crisis. With the input of tradespeople with lived experience, we are developing supports that foster trust, reduce stigma, and connect workers to resources that will support their pathway to wellness. Our approach is simple: Tradespeople supporting tradespeople.

Support the Recovery of the Clubhouse.

We’re building something powerful—a new way forward for tradespeople facing mental health and substance use challenges. Whether you want to fund the future or fuel the work happening today, there’s a place for you in this movement.

Become a Sponsor

By becoming a sponsor, you are not just funding a building. You are helping create a safe place for healing, connection, and recovery in the trades. Every contribution brings us closer to opening the doors.

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Why Now?

The construction industry has the highest suicide rate of all industries in Canada:

53.2 suicides per 100,000 workers—five times higher than all other construction-related fatalities combined.
83% of workers report experiencing mental health struggles.
Substance abuse rates in the trades are nearly double the national average.

A culture of “toughing it out” prevents workers from seeking help.

The Forge seeks to change this because we recognize:

Workers trust their fellow tradespeople.
Peer support mirrors the apprenticeship model—learning from those with experience.
Lived experience creates stronger connections and real recovery opportunities.