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 field representatives 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.

Featured Resources

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

Industry News


Do More Ag announced the launch of AgTalk, a peer-to-peer support platform. AgTalk will be available 24/7 to those 16+ in the Canadian agricultural industry.

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988 suicide crisis helpline launches across Canada. Available 24/7 and free of charge.

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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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Mental Wellness Initiative

AgSafe has partnered with mental wellness practitioners 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.
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Videos


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

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      Emergency/Natural Disaster Situations Resources


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