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.
Additional Helplines
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.
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
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.
Web Resources
Rural Resilience
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.
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
This organization 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 (DHS)
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.