Mental Health Matters

Mental health matters, especially in agriculture, where stress and isolation are common. National research shows farmers and ranchers experience suicide rates 2–5 times higher than the general population due to unique pressures like financial uncertainty, weather challenges, and long hours.
This Mental Health Month, remember that support is available at Farm Family Resource Initiative Helpline: 1-833-FarmSOS or 1-833-327-6767
Serves farm families across the entire state of Illinois
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line:  Text TALK to 741-741
Text with a trained counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Farm Aid Farmer Hotline:  1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243)
Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline: 1-800-691-4336
Illinois Warm Line:  1-866-359-7953 (call) or 1-866-880-4459 (text) More resources here: https://www.ilfb.org/.../farmer.../mental-health-wellness/.