Mental Health Information

​​​​​24/7 Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Helpline: (888) 901-2558
Available any time, any day to provide support to farmers struggling with suicidal thoughts, depression or anxiety, or simply needing a​ welcoming voice to t​al​k to.

Other Helpful Hotlines​

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.

HopeLine Text Service: Text HOPELINE to 741741​​
24/7 hopeline, offered by the Center for Suicide Awareness, allows individuals to text trained specialists for support through any challenge or struggle.​​

Veterans Crisis Line​: 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) or Text 838255
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.

LGBTQ+ Elder Hotline: 877-360-5428
24/7 confidential hotline provides support to LGBTQ+ adults.

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.


Web Resources​

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.

Farm Well Wisconsin
Partners with farmers and community members in Southwestern Wisconsin to develop and offer resources that suppport the health and wellbeing of farmers, farm workers, and their families. 

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.

Wisconsin Department of Health Services
One of the largest and most diverse state agencies in Wisconsin, DHS is committed to the health and safety of all Wisconsin residents. Mental health resources are available on the DHS website. 

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. ​​​