For assistance during an emergency dial 911
Agriculture-Specific Resources
- National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (https://988lifeline.org/)
- Call 988 for help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454
- Veteran? Hit option 1 to speak with a Specialist.
- Crisis Text Line (https://www.crisistextline.org/)
- Text HOME to 741741
- AgriStress Helpline (https://www.agrisafe.org/)
- Call or text 833-897-2474. Crisis specialists with training to know the culture of agriculture, forestry, and fishing workers.
- The Agricultural Finance, Tax and Asset Protection (https://agftap.org)
- AgFTAP enhances farmer and rancher ability to understand and navigate the farm business tax and asset protection decisions for their operations, as well as the important relationships between federal income taxes and USDA farm programs.
- Farm Crisis Center (https://farmcrisis.nfu.org)
- National Farmers Union compiled resources to help farmers in stressful times.
- Colorado Agricultural Mediation Program (303-869-9095)
- Helps farmers and ranchers dealing with contentious issues such as: private and federal loan programs, crop insurance, wetlands, CRP and rural housing.
- Farm Aid Hotline
- Online resource connects farmers to network of organizations across the country that help farmers find the resources they need to access new markets, transition to more sustainable and profitable farming practices, and survive natural disasters. Call: 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243) Monday through Friday 7am-8pm.
- AgWell (https://agwell.org)
- Online resource connecting rural farmers and ranchers to stress management resources and trainings including suicide prevention, substance abuse, general mental health resources, financial resources, and more.
What to do if someone is at risk
If you think someone is thinking about suicide, assume you are the only one who will reach out. Here’s how to talk to have an honest conversation with someone who may be struggling with their mental health:
- Talk to them in private
- Listen to their story
- Tell them you care about them
- Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide and if they say they are, take them seriously
- Encourage them to seek treatment or contact their doctor or therapist
- Help them call one of the resources on this sheet
- Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice
Step by step
- Express Concern: Let the person know that you are concerned, in a kind and supportive way.
- Normalize: Normalize mental health issues to help the individual understand that they are not alone, and to help address potential stigma or self-limiting beliefs.
- Activate: Activate the individual’s support network and communicate your commitment to supporting the individual through the process of accessing resources.
- Refer: Refer the individual to reputable resources and let them know there is help available.
County Mental Health Resources
Free Colorado counseling voucher program, click or scan this QR code:
Support for Colorado residents involved in agriculture
- 10 free counseling sessions
- Ag-friendly licensed providers
- Offered virtually
- Confidential