IMAP News May 2025
Insulators Member Assistance Program Update
Changes Coming To IMAP
We’re excited to announce some important improvements to the Insulators Membership Assistance Program (IMAP) as we approach its two-year milestone. Recent internal changes have been implemented to streamline the assistance process and make it more accessible and easier for all members.
Our goal is to work collaboratively with existing Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), enhancing rather than replacing these valuable resources. YouTurn Health, our primary IMAP provider, is reaching out to establish connections with Local Union leadership and EAP providers to maintain seamless coordination of support.
We ask Business Managers to click on the button to download a letter requesting some basic information that will help YouTurn Health better integrate with your current EAP services. We understand that confidentiality is paramount when members seek assistance, and we are committed to making this process both comfortable and discreet.
Please read the attached letter, and if you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, you can reach out to YouTurn Vice President Bridget Kelly at bkelly@youturnhealth.com or 978-328-8787. You can also contact Pete Ielmini at Pielmini@insulatorsLMCT.org or 732-210-7084.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
How to Ask for Help for A Mental Health or Substance Use Issue
If you’re dealing with a substance use or mental health-related challenge, one of the best things you can do is ask for help. So why is it so hard to do?
Asking for help can be difficult, but it is a sign of tremendous strength. It shows courage, resilience, and a drive to get better.
Discover the different ways to ask for help.
How to Convince “Tough Guys” That Seeking Help Isn’t Weak
The notion that seeking help for mental health issues is a sign of weakness is a pervasive stigma, particularly among men who consider themselves “tough guys.”
This cultural conditioning can prevent them from seeking the help they need, leading to unresolved mental health issues.
Learn several methods to help break down this stereotype and encourage those “tough guys” to get the help them need.
Out of the Abyss
Karen Hyatt discusses her battle with depression and how she worked to come out of the abyss.
“I sense that you, too, have been there at some point. Is this what this thing called depression feels like? Is it so paralyzing and polarizing that you become almost zombie-like in your day-to-day life? Notice I said I have been there…MORE THAN ONCE. So…here’s the thing…”
Infographic: The Impact of Stress, Substance Misuse and Suicide on the Construction Industry
- Roughly 12 percent of construction workers have an alcohol use disorder.
- The construction industry accounts for 20 percent of the nation’s suicides.
- Depression can cost employers an average of $10,000 per year in healthcare.
Learn more about the impact of stress, substance misuse and suicide on the construction industry and how YouTurn, through IMAP, can help individuals.
IMAP Wallet Card
Just Azbill is Making Sure Construction Workers Are Mentally Safe on the Job
Justin Azbill, Director of National EHS at Milwaukee Tool, discusses the stigma construction workers face when they need help for their mental health or substance use disorder with Liz and Hamilton. He tells his personal story of mental fatigue and how that led to suicidal thoughts. He discusses the need for peer support, which he views as a solution for people who feel like they are alone in their struggles.
Perrin White Teaches us how to Breathe Well and Be Well
Did you know there is a right and wrong way to breathe? Perrin White teaches us that we can change the way we feel by focusing on our breathing.
Perrin P. White, MSP, CCC-SLP, COM®, RTY® 200 is a certified and licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). She has extensive training in the identification and treatment of orofacial myofunctional disorders and is certified through the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).
Listen to this podcast and learn how breathing can calm your mind and body during periods of stress.