Mental Health Resources
Support for mental health and stress management is increasing in agriculture. While there is opportunity for further progress, there has been an increased focus on producers’ mental health, amazing advocacy from our communities, along with new and added resources for producers in recent years.
Resources geared towards producers
- AgKnow offers four free counselling/therapy sessions with knowledgeable resource providers familiar with the agriculture industry and tips and strategies
- Do More Ag tips, strategies, and resource listing
- Rural Distress Line 1.800.232.7288
- Farm Debt Mediation 1.866.452.5556
There are also general resource options
- Alberta Health Services Mental Health Help Line (24/7) 1.877.303.2642
- Talk Suicide Canada (24/7) 1.833.456.4566
- Canada’s 988 suicide crisis helpline. Receive support via phone or text 24 hours a day
- Counselling Alberta free access to counselling without a waitlist
- Money Mentors or Credit Counselling Society debt consolidation and credit counselling
- 211 directory and live chat to find services and supports in your community
The information and resources provided are not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please visit your local emergency department or call 911.