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

• mentalhealthamerica.net/finding-help

• findtreatment.samhsa.gov

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/

Phone/text lines

• 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)

  • 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 8am-5pm.

• Iowa Concern Hotline: 800-447-1985

  • A program of Iowa State University Extension 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. By calling Iowa Concern one has access to an attorney for legal education, stress counselors, and Information and Referral services for a wide variety of topics.

Webinars

• Planting Resilience in Seasons of Uncertainty: Adrienne DeSutter, M.S.Ed., IL Farm Family & Ag Wellness Advocate

Podcasts

• TransFARMation

Websites

• Farm Family Resource Initiative

• North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center

• Togetherall

• American Farm Bureau Federation® – Farm State of Mind

• Michigan State University Extension – Managing Farm Stress

• North Dakota State University Extension – Farm and Ranch Stress

• University of Minnesota Extension – Coping with Rural Stress

• Rural Health Information (RHI) Hub – Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

• Start Your Recovery: Substance Abuse Resources & Support

Listing of Illinois Rehab Centers and Therapists

• 2025’s Top Rehab Centers & 15 Free Options

• Zencare - Find the Best Therapist for You

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.