Go Here for Help

Talk to Someone

Stress, anxiety and burnout are common in agriculture. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Text or Call 988
• Togetherall
  A free, anonymous online community that empowers farmers and their families to get and give support. Here are the directions for signing up, or you can go here to watch a how-to video.
• Kansas Ag Aware providers
• Kansas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics/Community Mental Health Centers

Learn How to Help

Farmers and ranchers face unique stressors, but no one has to carry them alone. Whether you need immediate help, educational tools or ways to support others, Kansas Farm Bureau’s Rural Minds Matter initiative connects rural Kansans with resources that matter. 

Training Programs

The Rural Resilience Training Program 

• Developed by Michigan State University Extension and designed for individuals who interact with farmers and ranchers to help recognize signs of stress and offer resources.
• State/County Farm Bureau staff and members can register for the online training here. The training is free for all Farm Bureau staff and members. 

Question, Persuade and Refer (QPR)

• Suicide-prevention training designed to educate people from all walks of life on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide. QPR training helps people get comfortable asking the question "Are you thinking about suicide?" and then helping others get appropriate help. For more information or to schedule a QPR training, please contact Rebecca McFarland, mcfarla@ksu.edu.

Rural Minds Matter Advocate Awards

Recognizing and honoring Kansans who are breaking stigma and supporting mental health in rural communities. 

Do you or someone you know have a passion for mental health advocacy? Apply or nominate! There is an opportunity for those 18-35 and one for those above 35. Applications close July 17. 

Go here to learn more and apply or nominate.