Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Resources

Farm Family Resource Initiative
Support and resource network for Illinois farm families, including a helpline, ongoing outreach, education, and training. Helpline is available through call or text to 1-833-FARM-SOS (833-327-6767).
Type: Document
Sponsoring organization: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development (CRHSSD)
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Talking Total Farmer Health
Podcast that discusses agricultural health and safety issues with experts in the field.
Type: Audio
Sponsoring organization: AgriSafe Network
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Down on the Farm Training Kit
Provides materials for a 3-hour workshop to teach people in agricultural communities to recognize and respond in cases when a farmer or farm family member may require help dealing with farm stress. Offers a PowerPoint slide deck and facilitator's guide.
Type: Tutorial/Training
Sponsoring organizations: AgCentric Northern Center of Agricultural Excellence, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
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PubMed Search: Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Searches PubMed's collection of journal article citations on farmer mental health and suicide prevention published in the U.S.
Type: Literature Search
Sponsoring organization: U.S. National Library of Medicine
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Colorado Agricultural Addiction and Mental Health Program
Offers resources to support mental health and addiction services for Colorado agricultural and rural communities, including vouchers to access mental health providers who understand agriculture and support sympathetic care. Services are available through telehealth, where preferred by participants.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organizations: Colorado AgrAbility, Colorado Cattlemen's Agricultural Land Trust, Colorado Department of Agriculture, Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, Colorado State University Extension, Energize Colorado, Farm Bureau Federation, Goodwill of Colorado, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union, The Colorado Trust
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Coping with Rural Stress
Offers information and resources related to rural and farm stress, including the Minnesota Extension Farm Information Line, resources on mental health and stress, and information on helping children and parents cope with stress.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: University of Minnesota Extension
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Farmer Stress
Describes stressors affecting U.S. farmers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a video conversation about farmer stress and links to resources on managing stress, seeking help, and resources for mental health providers.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: American Psychological Association
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Building Farm Resilience During COVID-19
A collection of resources to help farmers and farm communities manage financial and emotional stress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also addresses health and safety for farmers, farmworkers, and customers.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: Cornell Small Farms Program
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Resilient Farms, Families, Businesses & Communities: Responding to Stress
Information on stress in agriculture for farmers and rural communities. Covers the impact of stress on the brain and body, stress management, communication, and how to assess and plan the future of a farm business.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension
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Farm State of Mind
A collection of resources and information for farmers addressing stress and mental health. Includes information on the American Farm Bureau Federation and National Farmers Union Rural Resilience Training Program, an online training to recognize signs of stress on the farm. Resource directory provides national and state-specific mental health resources, including links to mental health resource guides, health departments, and suicide prevention hotlines in all U.S. states and Puerto Rico.
Type: Website
Sponsoring organization: American Farm Bureau Federation
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