Mental Health Awareness
It's Time to Talk.
As a collaborating partner of ABC's Total Human Health Initiative, Kwest started in 2021, taking their teams' well-being even further.
Under The Hard Hat is an award-winning mental health awareness campaign that highlights our team members' journey to mental wellness and the challenges they have personally overcome. This campaign aims to spread awareness in the construction industry and beyond to dissolve the stigma about mental health through authentic expression, openness, and vulnerability.
Our goal is to foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their stories, seeing vulnerability as a strength creating a lasting and meaningful impact in the construction industry and beyond.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL STORIES.
OVER 100K VIDEO VIEWS.
OVER 2K SHARES.
IMMEASURABLE HUMAN IMPACT.
Under The Hard Hat: Veteran's Edition
Landon
In this Under the Hard Hat episode, Landon opens up about the grief of losing three loved ones in just five months and the silent battle with his mental health that followed. His story is a powerful reminder of the courage it takes to heal—and the importance of support, understanding, and speaking up.
Under The Hard Hat: Veteran's Edition
Andy's Story
Andy, a former U.S. Army Cavalry Sergeant, who shares his 20-year journey in service to our nation. From basic training to his experience on 9/11 overseas, raising a family through four tours in Iraq, and the challenging transition from military to civilian life, one motto from his grandfather, a WWII veteran, has guided him: 'Suffering has meaning.'
Under The Hard Hat: Veteran's Edition
Corey & Shelby
In the inaugural episode of Under the Hard Hat: Veteran’s Edition, Corey, a U.S. Army veteran, shares his experience across three deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. His wife, Shelby, offers a moving glimpse into the strength it takes to support a loved one in service and raise a family through it all. Together, they reflect on resilience, sacrifice, and the values that carry them forward.
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Mike's Story
Kwest team member, Mike shares his journey through alcoholism, a difficult relationship with his father, and the road that led him to sobriety. With the unwavering support of his wife Barb and a fresh start at Kwest over 16 years ago, Mike found strength, purpose, and healing. His story sheds light on addiction and the power of second chances.
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Jordan's Story
In this episode of Under the Hard Hat, Jordan Montgomery and his wife Emily share the emotional journey of facing health challenges with their first son. Their story is one of strength, vulnerability, and the vital role of community support during life’s most difficult moments.
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Adam's Story
In our second Under The Hard Hat Adam speaks about his horrifying ATV accident and then his road to recovery and finding himself.
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Derick's Story
Kwest team member, Derek Adkins share how he and his hometown have overcome adversity.
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Joel's Story
Kwest team member, Joel, bravely shares his story and road to recovery and finding his faith.
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Nick's Story
In this Under The Hard Hat, Nick shares familial and personal struggles with mental health and how he has persevered through darkness to lead a healthy life.
HELP IS AVAILABLE.
Dial 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress, 24/7.
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor and receive immediate, 24/7 text-based support for any kind of mental health struggle.
VETERANS: Dial 988 and Press 1 or text 838255, or visit veteranscrisisline.net for confidential support for you and your loved ones, 24/7.
NAMI.org for mental health education, peer support, and advocacy.
MakeTheConnection.net for stories and resources from fellow veterans.