Mental Health & Wellness

As farmers, we excel at nurturing our land and livestock, but often neglect our own well-being. It's crucial to prioritize yourself because a thriving farm starts with a healthy YOU.

We understand that these are challenging times. If you or someone you know is dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction or other mental health issues, remember that you are not alone. Don't hesitate to seek support. Your mental health and wellness matter to us. We are stronger together.

Resources

Visit:

  • Your primary care provider

  • Mental health professional

  • Walk-in clinic

  • Urgent care center

  • Emergency Room

Find a mental health provider:

Phone/text lines:

  • Farm Family Resource Initiative Helpline - serves farm families across Illinois: 1-833-FarmSOS or 1-833-327-6767

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

  • Crisis Text Line - text with a trained counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7: Text TALK to 741-741

  • 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 - The Warm Line is a new opportunity in Illinois for persons with mental health challenges and their families to receive support by phone. Peer and Family Support Specialists are professionals who have experienced mental health recovery in their own lives as an individual or family member. They have been trained in recovery support, mentoring, and advocacy and are ready to listen and help you. The warm line is not a crisis hotline, but is a source of support as you recover or help a family member to recover. Call or text Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 1-866-359-7953 (call) or 1-866-880-4459 (text)

  • Iowa Concern Hotline - An Iowa State University Extension program for confidential assistance and referral for stress, legal questions and financial concerns. The program began in 1985 as a toll-free number serving the agricultural community. Iowa Concern has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors and information and referral services for a wide variety of topics.: 800-447-1985

Webinars:

Podcasts:

Websites:

Listing of Illinois Rehab Centers and Therapists:

Call 911 for Emergencies

Our resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you are in a crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911 immediately.