Mental Wellness Resources

This page is to assist employers with finding, and researching the available mental wellness resources in their area. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact 911 or the Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE.

AgSafe specializes in Occupational Health & Safety in the Agriculture Industry and our Regional Safety Consultants and Advisors may be able to offer general contact information about resources available in the community, but they are not mental wellness experts. The links and resources available on this page are third-party and not directly related to AgSafe Services.

B.C. Mental Health Hotlines

Support (BC): 310-6789
Support (Interior Health): 310-MHSU (6478)
Crisis Line: 1-800-SUICIDE

CrisisCentreChat.ca
CrisisLines.BC.ca

New Resources

Mental Wellness | Are You In Distress Info Sheet

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May 5, 2022 PDF (V.1.0)
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Certification Glossary

  • Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
  • Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling
  • Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC)
  • Registered Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFT)
  • Registered Social Worker (RSW)
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In the KNOW Webinars
*No Current Events*

In the Know is a free, 4-hour mental health literacy program made for agricultural producers and their community, designed with farmers to support farmers in identifying, understanding, & coping with mental health challenges that they face on the farm.
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AgSafe has partnered with the mental wellness practitioners listed below to provide counselling services at NO COST to members of BC Agriculture.
*Counsellors are setup to be contacted directly, and are completely third-party and confidential.

Lower Mainland

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Andrea (Dykshoorn) Wall

MA, RCC

Lower Mainland (Abbotsford)

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Kelsey Siemens
MA, RCC, CCC

Lower Mainland (Abbotsford)

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Martin Bartel

MA, RCC

Lower Mainland (Agassiz)

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Kylie Bartel

MA, RCC, CCC

Lower Mainland (Agassiz & Chilliwack)

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Sarah Wright

MA, RCC

Lower Mainland (Langley)

Janine Asante

LMFT

Lower Mainland (Langley)

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Preet Kainth

RSW

Bilingual Services in English & Punjabi | Lower Mainland

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Leah Hartman
MA, RCC

Lower Mainland (Langley)

British Columbia

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Robin Collins

M.Sc., Clinical Counselor

Kamloops (North Shore)

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Heidi Redl
MACP, BA, RCC

Kamloops

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Tammy Thielman
BSW, MSW, RSW

Salmon Arm

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Merel Voth
BSW, RSW, MSW

Shuswap

Available Online

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Sophia Sorensen

BBA, MA, RCC

Available Virtually (throughout B.C.)

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Trini Vergara
RCC

Bilingual Services in English & Spanish | Available Virtually
(throughout B.C.)

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CrisisCentreChat.ca
CrisisLines.bc.ca
CMHA | Coping with Natural Disaster Stress
Red Cross | Psychological First Aid

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THRIVING IN TRANSITION

Learn about stress, and the impact of chronic stress, as well as how to communicate well with those around us. Positive parenting strategies will also be explored as we intertwine the reality of transition with practical tips to ensure you thrive over the summer months.

HEALTHY HABITS

It is natural to feel stress during & following a major event. This session outlines the importance of & suggestions for finding one’s way back to healthy habits during difficult times.

FATIGUE

Sleep is sometimes elusive. Did you know that 66% of farmers are sleep deprived? The Farmer Fatigue & Sleep Session is all about balancing the demands of today & fueling the tank for tomorrow.

CHRONIC STRESS & TRAUMA

Stress builds resiliency, it is an unavoidable part of life & can have a positive impact on our world view. But if we ignore it or leave the source unresolved it can become incapacitating. This webinar discusses how we can use stress to our benefit & recognize the simple ways to relieve stress.

FARMING CHALLENGES

Realizing the need to develop an additional expertise with reliable tools, similar to the “I can fix anything” way of thinking, will help you meet personal and familial mental health needs.

FAMILY

Keep your farm family healthy and thriving with some tips from child and family counsellor Tammy Thielman.

STRESS

Agriculture is, by nature, a stressful business. And farmers are some of the toughest people you’ll find. But sometimes even the strongest among us start to crack.

A MESSAGE FROM EMILY KERR (AGSAFEBC SAFETY ADVISOR)

AgSafeBC Safety Advisor Emily Kerr talking candidly about her experiences with mental health.

A MESSAGE FROM EMILY KERR (AGSAFEBC SAFETY ADVISOR)

AgSafeBC Safety Advisor Emily Kerr talking candidly about her experiences with mental health.

GREENHOUSE CANADA'S VIRTUAL GROWERS DAY 2020 - MENTAL BREAK: TAKING CARE OF YOUR HEALTH

AgSafeBC Safety Advisor Emily Kerr participating in Greenhouse Canada's Virtual Growers Day 2020.

MENTAL WELLBEING IN TIMES OF CRISIS

Video Webinar by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association | Link

    Emergency/Natural Disaster Situations Resources

    Document Link
    Coping with Natural Disaster Stress
    Prepared By: Canadian Mental Health Association
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    Mental Health Resources for the Agriculture Sector
    Prepared By: Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Fisheries
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    Psychological First Aid Pocket Book
    Prepared By: Canadian Red Cross
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    Recognizing & Resolving Trauma in Children During Disasters
    Prepared By: First Nations Health Authority
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    Resources for Those Affected by Fires and Floods in BC
    Prepared By: Wellness Together
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    Responding to Stressful Events
    Prepared By: Government of Canada
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    The Flood Stories
    Prepared By: University of the Fraser Valley    		LINK

    British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) Psychological Support Toolkit

    Resources include a 5 Part – Virtual Summit & a 4 Part – Downloadable Toolkit to support Employers & Workers with mental wellness during COVID-19.

    Supported by: AgSafeBC

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    Additional Resources Across Canada

    Documents, Links & More

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    Employers are encouraged to customize all of the task management documents available on this page to fit their individual operation’s needs.
    Articles & Informational Resources

    Helping kids navigate through family stressors | Beef Magazine

    Stress in agriculture — Checking in on my friends | Beef Magazine

    On ag & depression — addressing mental health issues in our community | Beef Magazine

    3 signs that counseling may help | FarmProgress.com

    Recognizing Symptoms of Stress During Farming Challenges | SDstate.edu

    Communicable Disease / COVID-19

    COVID-19 Tips and Resources | Bell Let's Talk

    COVID-19 Resources | British Columbia Bereavement Helpline 

    Psychological First Aid Pocket Guide | Canadian Red Cross

    COVID-19-Resources | Crisis Services Canada

    Virtual Mental Health Supports During COVID-19 | Government Of British Columbia

    Tip For Working From Home | Government of Canada

    COVID-19 Resources | Mental Health Commission of Canada

    Coping With a Pandemic | MindSkills Canada

    Psychological Support Toolkit for Workers During COVID-19 | Re-Mind.ca

    8 Domains of Well-Being - COVID-19 Style | University of Guelph

    Emergency Response Model for Mental Health During Agricultural Crisis | University of Guelph

    General Resources

    Bell Let's Talk

    BounceBack

    Canadian Red Cross

    Crisis Services Canada

    Do More Ag

    Heads Up Guys

    Mental Health Commission of Canada

    MindSkills Canada

    National Farmers Union

    Wellness Together Canada

    Self Check-In Dashboard

    My Dashboard | fcc-fac.ca