Mental Wellness Resources

If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please contact 911 (emergency support) or 988 (mental health crisis support – 24/7).

This page is to assist employers with finding, and researching the available mental wellness resources in their area.

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. Many of the links and resources available on this page are third-party and not directly related to AgSafe Services.

B.C. Mental Health Hotlines

  • 310-6789
    Support (BC)
  • 310-MHSU (6478)
    Support (Interior Health)
  • 988
    Suicide crisis line. (FREE | 24/7)
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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AgSafe Resources

Mental Wellness | Are You In Distress Info Sheet
May 5, 2022 1294 downloads
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Mantengo | English Poster Package
July 18, 2022 61 downloads
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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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    Webinars

    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.

      Videos

      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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        Third-party Resources

        CMHA | Coping with Natural Disaster Stress
        Red Cross | Psychological First Aid
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        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
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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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        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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        Emergency/Natural Disaster Situations Resources