Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – Resources

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sponsoring organization: American Psychological Association
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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.
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.
Sponsoring organization: American Farm Bureau Federation
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Cultivating Resilience in Rural Communities Toolkit
A collection of resources to prepare and plan for a conversation on mental health in agriculture. Includes a facilitator planning guide and checklist, participant worksheet, promotional flier, and more.
Sponsoring organization: Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center
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Montana Ag Producer Stress Resource Clearinghouse
Provides resources for farmers and their families to understand stress, measure and manage their stress, and help a family member or friend who may be experiencing stress. Includes a Perceived Stress Scale self-assessment and information about Montana mental health resources.
Sponsoring organization: Montana State University Extension
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Farmer-Specific Mental Health and Crisis Resources, Support Groups & Hotline Numbers
Directory of state-level mental health and suicide prevention resources for farmers.
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