Helplines for In-the-Moment Help
24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline: (888) 901-2558
Available any time, any day to provide support to farmers struggling who are with suicidal thoughts, depression or anxiety, or who simply need a welcoming voice to talk to.
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 OR live chat at 988lifeline.org
24/7 lifeline provides free and confidential support and resources to anyone experiencing a crisis situation, or needing assistance helping a loved one in distress.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 (press 1)
24/7 confidential crisis line for veterans, service members and their family and friends connects callers with responders, many of whom are veterans, within the Department of Veterans Affairs.
LGBTQ+ Crisis Line: 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678678
24/7 confidential crisis line provides individuals 25 years old and younger in the LGBTQ+ community with immediate support.
2-1-1 Wisconsin
Dialing 211 in Wisconsin connects individuals with representatives who can help find nonprofit and government services in the caller's area including mental health assistance.
County Crisis Lines Directory
Direct ory provides contact information for community programs, social services and human services in each county.
Mental Health Resources and Life Lines
Rural Realities Podcast
“Rural Realities,” produced by Wisconsin Farm Center staff Karen Endres, focuses on helping farmers tap into their resilient nature by presenting advice from experts that can help reduce stress, improve a farm’s financial situation, implement good farm family communication skills, and more. Access the podcast: Rural Realities.
Social Media Toolkits to Support Mental Health
Access DATCP's downloadable, sharable social media graphics, example text, and more to use on your own platforms: Wisconsin Farm Center Social Media Toolkits
Emotional Wellness Training for You and Your Community
University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension Courses
Learn how to support family members, friends, and yourself through a variety of course offerings, including virtual/online and in-person options that are all currently free of charge.
Web Resources
Resilient Wisconsin
Resilient Wisconsin, developed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, provides a collection of resources for individuals affected by trauma and/or toxic stress.
Stress and Mental Health Resources for Farmers
The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation provides this collection of stress and mental health resources including a free, on-demand training course on recognizing the the signs and symptoms of stress and suicide, as well as shareable social media graphics from their #FarmNeighborsCare campaign.
Resilient Farms & Families: Responding to Stress
Stress impacts our physical and mental well-being. Learn more from our partners at University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and
NAMI Wisconsin
As the nation's largest organization focusing on mental health, NAMI provides advocacy, support, public awareness and education.
Farm State of Mind Resource Directory
Directory compiled by the American Farm Bureau Federation that includes information on state and national mental health support programs and resources.