Access resources aimed at supporting farmers’ mental wellness.
Building Wellness on the Farm
A healthy farmer is a safe farmer and a safe farmer is a strong farmer. Look after your health and wellness. It’s one of the most important investments you can make for the future of your farm.
Check Below For Resources, Crisis Lines And Support Websites
Note: If you are in crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911 immediately.
Provincial Resources
- Alberta Mental Health Hotline 1-877-303-2642 or visit albertahealthservices.ca
- AG Know
- Ag Safe Alberta
Nationwide Resources
The Do More Agriculture Program
The Do More Agriculture foundation has launched AgTalk, a peer-to-peer support platform powered by Togetherall.
AgTalk is available 24/7 to those 16+ who live, work and play in the Canadian agricultural industry. The platform provides a safe and anonymous space for individuals to connect, share, and receive support from a community of peers who truly understand their unique experiences.
Mental health journeys are deeply personal, and everyone progresses at their own pace. AgTalk is designed to support individuals in their next steps toward improving their mental wellbeing, allowing them to share and connect when they are ready. The clinically moderated environment provides an added layer of support and wellbeing for our community.
This platform, powered by Togetherall, provides a free and secure environment for open discussions on mental health, both in English and French. To register or learn more, please visit domore.ag/agtalk.
Other National Resources
- Emergency Services Call 911
- Crisis Services Canada Call 1-833-456-4566, Text 45645 or Visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca
- Centre for Suicide Prevention: Visit www.suicideinfo.ca
- Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention: Visit www.suicideprevention.ca
- Mental Health Line Call 211 Visit 211.ca
- Kids Help Phone: Call 1-800-668-6868
- First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Line Call 1-855-242-3310
- Mental Health Commission of Canada: www.mentalhealthcommission.ca
- Canadian Mental Health Association: www.cmha.ca
- Suicide Prevention Resource Centre: www.sp-rc.ca
- Alcoholics Anonymous: www.aa.org
- Al-Anon Family Groups: al-anon.org
- Bell Let’s Talk: letstalk.bell.ca
- Government of Canada: mental health and wellness
- National Farmer Mental Health Alliance: https://nfmha.ca/
- Agriculture and Suicide Fact Sheet
- Canadian Agricultural Safety Association
- Government of Canada Mental Health in Agriculture
Training and Education
- Mental Health First Aid: www.mentalhealthfirstaid.ca
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training: www.livingworks.net
- safeTALK: www.livingworks.net
- Crisis and Trauma Resource Institute: ca.ctrinstitute.com
- Tough Enough To Talk About It: https://www.sp-rc.ca/
- Calm in the Storm: www.calminthestormapp.com
Have additional resources that would be helpful for farmers’ mental health? Let us know via email at info@ablamb.ca.