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For Immediate Help

If you or someone you know needs help right now, confidential support is available. You do not have to face it alone.

  • Call or text 9-8-8 if you are thinking about suicide or worried about someone

  • Call 9-1-1 if there is immediate danger

  • National Farmer Crisis Line: 1-866-FARMS01

  • Alberta Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642

  • Alberta Addiction Helpline: 1-866-332-2322

Looking for someone who understands farm life?

Talk with a farm-informed therapist

The AgWell Farmer Wellness Network connects farmers and farm families with mental health professionals who understand agriculture.

Through this program, individuals acoss Alberta can access confidential counselling designed to reflect the realities of farm life.

For farmers, farm family members, and those working in agriculture in Rocky View County, they can access FIVE FREE SESSIONS.

Our goal is to expand this program across the province to support all those working in agriculture.

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Not Sure Where to Start?

Whether you are looking for support for yourself or are concerned about someone else, we can help you find an option that fits your situation.

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  • You don’t need to be in crisis to ask for support. Talking with someone early can help you understand what is happening and decide what you need.

    Where to start:

    • Find an AgWell farm-informed therapist

    • Call the National Farmer Crisis Line (1-866-FARMS01 OR 1-866-327-6701)

    • Explore mental health and well-being resources

  • If alcohol, cannabis, medications, or other substances are becoming harder to manage or affecting your health, relationships, safety, or farm work, support is available. You do not need to wait until the situation becomes a crisis.

    Where to start:

    • Call the Alberta Addiction Helpline (1-866-332-2322)

    • Talk with your family doctor or another health professional

    • Find an AgWell farm-informed therapist

  • You do not need to diagnose the problem or know exactly what to say. Start by sharing what you have noticed, listening without judgment, and helping the person connect with support.

    Where to start:

    • Call the National Farmer Crisis Line for guidance 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701)

    • Learn how to start a supportive conversation by visiting our Resource Library

    • Call or text 9-8-8 if you are concerned about suicide

  • Farm life can place added pressure on couples and families, especially when home, work, finances, and succession decisions are closely connected. Talking with someone can help you work through conflict and decide what needs attention.

    Where to start:

    • Find an AgWell therapist who supports couples or families

    • Connect with a local Family and Community Support Services office

  • Financial uncertainty can affect your sleep, relationships, decision-making, and well-being. You do not have to manage the business problem and its personal impact on your own.

    Where to start:

    • Speak with a trusted financial or farm business advisor

    • Talk with a farm-informed therapist about the stress you are carrying

  • Grief can follow many kinds of loss, including a death, injury, farm transition, relationship change, livestock loss, disaster, or the end of a way of life. There is no single right way to respond, and you do not have to work through it alone.

    Where to start:

    • Talk with someone you trust

    • Find an AgWell farm-informed therapist

    • Connect with a local grief, bereavement, or community support service

OTHER TRUSTED SOURCES

Support for Alberta Farmers and Rural Communities

If you or someone you know is struggling, there are supports available.

These resources brings together trusted mental health and community resources for farmers, farm families, and those working in agriculture across Alberta and Canada.

  • Provides assessment, treatment, and follow-up support for individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health or addiction challenges. Services are available across Alberta.

    FIND SERVICES NEAR YOU →

  • Community-based services available across Alberta, including rural areas. Offers support related to mental health, family well-being, and social connection.

    FIND SUPPORT NEAR YOU →

  • Speak with a registered nurse for health advice and help finding appropriate health services. Available 24 hours a day.

    Call: 8-1-1
    Visit Health Link

  • Connects Albertans with local community, financial, housing, food, family, and mental health services.

    Call or text: 2-1-1
    Visit Alberta 211

  • The Indigenous Support Line helps First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people access culturally appropriate health services and support.

    Call: 1-844-944-4744
    You can also call 8-1-1 and ask for the Indigenous Support Line.

  • The Farm Debt Mediation Service offers free, confidential financial counselling and mediation for farmers having difficulty meeting their financial obligations.

    Call: 1-866-452-5556
    Visit the Farm Debt Mediation Service

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Not sure where to start?

If you're unsure which resource is right for you, starting with the Farmer Crisis Line or a local Alberta service is a good first step. You can also reach out to us and we’ll help guide you to the right support.

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