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Resources by Topic: Behavioral health

Stress and Mental Health
A variety of resources related to farmer mental health, including a poster and checklist for identifying the signs and symptoms of stress.
Sponsoring organization: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
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Agricultural Producers & Stress: When Do You Need a Counselor?
Guidance for farmers about how to determine if they need counseling, barriers to seeking help, and how to choose a counselor.
Author(s): Randy R. Weigel, Hattie Penny
Sponsoring organization: University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension
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Ag Health Risk Assessment (AgHRA)
Self-assessment tool for farmers and ranchers focused on physical and mental health. Identifies steps to help reduce health risks. Includes a version specific to women.
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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TransFARMation
Podcast and radio series focused on increasing awareness of farm stress. Features available resources, insights from experts, and personal stories.
Sponsoring organizations: Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Red River Farm Network
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Farm Safety and Health: Managing Stress
A collection of resources addressing issues related to farmer mental health. Includes information on stress and stress management, coping priorities and resources, and background information on the sources of stress in farming and ranching.
Sponsoring organization: North Dakota State University Extension
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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Offers free and confidential support for people in distress, suicide prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for professionals. Call 988 or chat via the program website. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Farm Aid Hotline
Confidential assistance for farmers experiencing distress or in crisis. Call 1-800-FARM-AID (327-6243), email farmhelp@farmaid.org, or fill out an online request form. Hotline is answered between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM Pacific Time by Farm Aid staff.
Sponsoring organization: Farm Aid
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Arctic Health
Collection of resources pertaining to health and healthcare for populations living within the Arctic. Gathers resources from local, state, national, and international agencies on environmental health, food security, and indigenous health among other topics.
Sponsoring organization: University of Alaska Anchorage Alaska Medical Library
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FindTreatment.gov
Tool allows users to find mental health providers and treatment for substance use disorder by zip code. Features treatment options, payment information, and information about addiction and mental health.
Sponsoring organization: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Psychiatry Consultation Line
Provides free psychiatry consultation line for providers in primary care clinics, community hospitals, and county and municipal correctional facilities treating adults with mental health and substance abuse disorders in Washington State.
Sponsoring organization: University of Washington
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