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Accidental Counsellors play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of our farming communities, and we're dedicated to ensuring you have the tools to help them. Explore our list of resources below, or search by topic. If you have any questions please get in touch.
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The DPJ Foundation
The DPJ Foundation covers the whole of Wales and aims to support those in the agricultural sector suffering from poor mental health. It provides a helpline, training and wellbeing events.
FarmWell Wales/Cymru
FarmWell is a one-stop resource to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient. Operated by The Farming Community Network (FCN).
Hub of Hope
The Hub of Hope is a searchable database of support services. You can search for services by entering the name of a city or a postcode.
Farming Help
Helpline that farmers in need can access for free, offering impartial and confidential support from three charities.
Suicide Prevention Hub
Information to help people to understand more about suicide, help to prevent it in their communities and find help.
Farm Cornwall
Charity offering practical, realistic and confidential advice on wellbeing in farming, including business and personal health.
Fit for Farming
This book focuses on the wellbeing and mental and physical health of men in farming, and includes suicide prevention information.
ADHB Mental Health Wellbeing Webinars
Six webinars focussing on mental health and wellbeing for those working in and with the agriculture and horticulture sectors.
The Little Book of Minding Your Head
This book outlines what mental health actually means, and the ways you can support others through challenging times.
Farm Safety Foundation
Charity working to address the attitudes and behaviours to risk-taking and poor mental health in farming.
Mental health in farming: where next?
Webinar addressing mental health in farming as a growing concern, and the need for open conversation and access to support services.
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
AHDB maintain a list that links to various resources to support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers.
The Resilient Farmer
Doug Avery talks about how resilience, storytelling, embracing change, and seeking support are essential for overcoming challenges.
Fairwinds Cornwall
Fairwinds Cornwall provide mental health and wellbeing therapy, as well as offering bespoke training courses.
National Directory of Farm and Rural Support Groups
List of farm support charities, and other charities supporting individuals suffering from mental health issues.
Addington Fund
Charity providing disaster relief and houses to farming families who must leave their home through no fault of their own.
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institute
RABI supports farming people across England and Wales with practical, financial and emotional support services, including mental health and wellbeing services.
Farming Community Network
Charity providing practical and pastoral support to farmers and farming families through difficult times.