Help is available from these easy-to-access sources!
You are not alone. About 45% of farmers across Canada have high stress - 58% meet the threshold for anxiety and 35% meet the standard for depression. Read more here
Mental Health Supports
Agriculture Wellness Ontario: https://agriculturewellnessontario.ca/
Farmer Wellness Initiative: available 365 days a year, free counselling
https://farmerwellnessinitiative.ca/
Canadian Mental Health Association - Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge: Community Resources page
OMAFA Mental Health Resources for Farmers - https://www.ontario.ca/page/mental-health-resources-for-farmers
Ontario Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600
CMHA Farmers Mental Health support
Crisis Services Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566
Community Counselling Resource Centre (Peterborough) Professional Counselling 705-742-4258
Centre for Interactive Mental Health Solutions 8 session interactive online therapy program for depression
Financial Counselling & Support
CCRC Credit Counselling 705-743-2272
Agriculture Canada Farm Debt Mediation Service 1-866-452-5556