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National crisis line launched

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Published: February 18, 2025

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Screencap of a webpage for the National Farmer Crisis Line featuring a young male farmer in a ball cap smiling with his arms crossed.

The Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing has launched the National Farmer Wellness Network Crisis Line at 1-866-327-6701.

Farm Credit Canada will contribute $1.5 million over three years to support the initiative, which is designed to address the unique mental health challenges faced by Canada’s farmers, farm families and agricultural workers.

The program provides tailored mental health support delivered by licensed professionals trained in the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program.

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