Working in agriculture is a worthy and honorable profession; however, it is not always easy. It is important to not only care for your crops and livestock but for yourself as well. In agriculture's high-stress atmosphere, your physical and mental health should never be overlooked. For questions or additional help, please contact Clarissa Conrad-Lierz, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, at cclierz@ksu.edu.
Get Help Now: Crisis Resources
Kansas Ag Stress Webpage
Farm Stress: You're Not Alone Video
Identifying Stress
Common Signs of Stress & Ways to Help Yourself
Should I Be Feeling This Way? - KS Wheat
Understanding Stress and Depression
Understanding Suicide and Depression
Ways to Manage Farm Stress
12 Tools for your wellness toolbox in times of farm stress
Coping Strategies for Farm Stress
How to Find an Agriculture Behavioral Health Counselor - KS Wheat
Helping a Neighbor in Need
Tips to Help Others - KS Wheat
Financial Guidance
Kansas Agriculture Mediation Services
Kansas Farm Management Association
Professional Support
The Guidance Center-Atchison, Jefferson & Leavenworth
myStrength: Custom online tools to help you overcome the challenges you face. Access Code: DouglasCounty
Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center: Education, consultation and outreach services regarding mental health
Headquarters Counseling Center: Professional staff in helping with emotional stress and crisis in Douglas County.
DCCCA: Support for substance abuse, prevention services and behavioral health.
Farming Community Can Often Suffer in Silence: Lawrence Journal World-LMH Health Article
Additional Resources
Mental Health
Farm Crisis Center: Offers Disaster, Mental Health, and Financial Assistance,
Farm Aid Hotline: (800) 327-6243 M-F 9am-5pm eastern time
Disabilities on the Farm
Kansas AgrAbility: Assist people with disabilities in agriculture
Opioid Assistance
Farm Town Strong: Farmer - to - Farmer support to bring attention and help to those struggling with opioid addiction.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Helps reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness.