Get Involved

If you’re as passionate about supporting the mental health and well-being of farmers and rural communities as we are, there are many ways to get involved!

Join the Student Mentorship Program

Join our team as a student research assistant and gain hands-on experience in agricultural and rural mental health research. Work on projects that make a real impact while developing valuable skills in data collection, analysis, and community engagement.

Support Our Cause

Are you passionate about supporting farmers and rural communities? Contact Debbie McIntosh in our Advancement Office at Augustana to discuss ways you would like to support the work we do.

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Take a Mental Health Literacy for Ag Workshop

Want to support mental health for people in your community? See our list of mental health professionals trained to deliver In The Know, a workshop tailored for the agricultural community.

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Become an In The Know facilitator

Are you a mental health professional who is familar with farming? Consider becoming an In The Know facilitator to bring mental health literacy to farming communities in your area.

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Partner with Us

Have an idea for a research project or initiative related to farmer or rural mental health? We welcome collaborations with rural leaders, agricultural groups, healthcare organizations, and community groups to explore new insights and develop meaningful resources.

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Learn about Farm Culture

Want to learn more about farm culture to support clients in farming communities? Sign up to take the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program.

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Connect with Us

For more information about our initiative or to connect with us, please contact:

Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, PhD

Professor (Psychology), Dept of Social Sciences

Research Fellow, Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural Communities

Phone: 780-679-1664

Email: rebecca@agwellab.ca

For mental health resources in Alberta

The National Farmer Crisis Line (1-866-FARMS01)

Offers free, immediate, and ag-informed crisis support for farmers, farm families, and agricultural workers across Canada.

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