If you are a farmer or family member or work in the agriculture sector and need support, or know someone who needs support, there is help available.
Canada Suicide Prevention Service – Toll free anytime
1-833-456-4566 or text 45645 between
4 pm and 12 am EST
Farmer Wellness Initiative – Toll free 1-866-267-6255
Provides access to free counselling services and tailored mental health support to all Ontario farmers and their families
The Guardian Network – Toll free 1-800-875-6213 or visit guardiannetwork.ca
A volunteer suicide prevention network which supports the Ontario farming community
In The Know –
visit agriculturewellnessontario.ca/in-the-know
A mental health awareness program for farmers and the agriculture community.
Provides four-hour mental health literacy workshops free of charge. Upcoming workshops are currently scheduled for March 20 and April 10.
Additional resources: Canadian Agriculture Safety Association
casa-acsa.ca/mental-health
Do More Foundation
domore.org
Farm Credit Canada
fcc-fac.ca/en/community/wellness.html
Province of Ontario
ontario.ca/page/mental-health-resources-for-farmers
