Farming is a physically, emotionally and mentally demanding occupation. Historically, these stresses were kept hidden but now the farming community is working hard to break the stigma of Mental Health Illness. There are many resources for the farming community to utilize in Prince Edward Island so if you or someone you know needs help, please reach out to any of the following;
- PEI Farmers Assistance Program
- FarmersTalk
- PEI Mental Health Services
- Canadian Mental Health Division – PEI Division
- The Center for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
- Elm Grove Centre – Mental Health Services – located in Alma, PEI- counselling services that have the option of equine therapy
- Native Council of Prince Edward Island
- Serene View Ranch
- Veteran Affairs Canada
- Mental Health Commission of Canada
- Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
- The Do More Ag Foundation
- R U OK? Australian Mental Health Site
- The Canadian Suicide Prevention Services
- Online Mental Health First Aid Courses
- jack.org Specifically for young people
- Talking to Children about a Suicide
- Make it OK – read stories about people who had mental illness and learn how they dealt with the diagnosis, stigmatism and how they moved on
- Farmstrong – A New Zealand well-being program for rural people
- Are You Bogged mate? – A unique Aussie way of approaching mental health in Farming
