Support for the Agricultural Community
Those that work in the agricultural sector and their families may experience unique mental health challenges. To support their wellbeing and encourage help and support, we’ve collected some of the resources and services available to agricultural workers in Ontario.
Agriculture Wellness Ontario
Home – Agriculture Wellness Ontario
Agriculture Wellness Ontario fosters and supports the mental wellness of our agricultural community by offering a suite of programs that focus on education, support and community building. Their programs include the Guardian Network, In the Know, and Growth Workshops.
The Do More Agriculture Foundation
The Do More Agriculture Foundation
The Do More Agriculture Foundation is a national voice helping you champion mental health in Canadian agriculture. Those working in the agriculture industry are vulnerable to mental health challenges, with amongst the highest suicide rates of any industry. We help you collaborate and connect with courage and confidence to help you change lives.
Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing
National Farmer Wellness Network | Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing
The CCAW teams up with leaders from across Canada and the world to research and design practical, farmer-informed programs that support mental health in agriculture. This includes the National Survey of Farmer and Rancher Mental Health in Canada.
National Farmer Crisis Line
Call 1-866-327-6701 for free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support for farmers, farm families and agricultural workers across Canada.
National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
Provides counselling services to farmers and their families, as well as certified agriculture informed training to therapists and social workers.
Agricultural and Suicide Fact Sheet
Agriculture and suicide – Centre for Suicide PreventionCentre for Suicide Prevention
The Centre for Suicide Prevention and the Mental Health Commission of Canada released an “Agriculture and Suicide Fact Sheet” in 2022. It provides information on statistics, risk factors, warning signs, and how farmers and their communities can help.