Unique Struggles of the Farming Community with Aneita Cooper

That Farm Life

In this episode of 'That Farm Life', Stan sits down with Dr. Aneita Cooper, Ph.D., LPC-S. Aneita is a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and serves as the Director of Counseling Services at Williams Baptist University.
During the conversation, Aneita and Stan talk about practical mental health help for those in the agriculture community, such as the need for community, accountability, and healthy time boundaries.
As promised here are some helplines if you or someone you know is struggling:
Helplines and Resources:
National Crisis Lifeline: 988 text. 1-800-273-8255
Farm and Rural Stress Hotline: [phone]
Farm Aid Hotline: [phone]
Illinois Agriculture Mediation Program: 618/549-1200, ext. 1001
Rural Services of Indiana, Inc.: 574/299-9460
Iowa Concern: 800/447-1985
Iowa Mediation Services, Inc.: 515/331-8081
Kansas Ag Mediation Services: 800/321-3276
Minnesota Farmer Assistance Network: 877/898-6326 or 651/201-6327
Missouri Agricultural Mediation Program: 573/751-5520
Nebraska Department of Agriculture Negotiations Program: 800/446-4071
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline: [phone]
New York State Ag Mediation Program: 518/687-2240 or 866/669-7267
New York Farm Net: 800/547-3276
North Dakota Mediation Service: 844/642-4752 or 701/328-4158
North Dakota 211 Help Line Mental Health Association in North Dakota: 800/472-2911
North Dakota Agricultural Mediation Services: 800/642-4757 or 701/328-2061
South Dakota Ag Mediation Program: 605/773-5436 or 605/280-4745
South Dakota Rural Help Line: 800/664-1349
Wisconsin Farmer Wellness Hotline: [phone]

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