Mental Health Resources
Farmers, ranchers, and veterinarians naturally tend to put the needs of others ahead of their own. Whether that's their livestock, employees, clients and patients. While this trait makes us who we are, it is also important to recognize when stress is impacting our health and our relationships. The following publications aim to improve our understanding of stress and give us the knowledge and skills to improve brain and behavioral health.
Managing Farm Stress
Resource Directory
Farm State of Mind: Resources on rural resilience training, starting a conversation, recognizing the warning signs that someone may be experiencing mental health challenges and crisis hotlines.
AVMA Wellness Page: Resources on cyberbullying, online reputation management as well as workplace wellness programs and crisis hotlines.
Not One More Vet: an online support network of over 26,000 veterinary professionals that share stories, cry, celebrate, and mourn together. It’s a place where you can see that you are never alone, and that others understand what you are going through.
Helplines:
FARM AID HOTLINE 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243)
- *As of April 2021, hotline hours will be Monday through Friday, 6am- 7pm Pacific Standard Time.
- If you want to connect with a hotline staff outside of hotline hours, please fill out a form here.
Crisis Text line: Text “HOME” to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call1-800-273-8255 or online chat
LGBTQIA resources
The Trevor Project: Call 1-866-488-7386 or you can text or chat off their webpage
LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564
Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860