Learn to identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in the ag community.
This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing participants with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, whether in friends, family, coworkers, or themselves.
Available dates:
- Oct. 13 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Online
- Nov. 5–6 | 9 a.m. to noon | Online
- Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | In person at The Maschhoffs, 7475 IL-127, Carlyle, IL 62231.
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Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique stressors that can significantly impact their mental health, often at higher rates than the general population.
This training, offered by University of Illinois Extension, is designed to:
- Raise awareness of mental health and substance use challenges in agricultural communities.
- Teach practical skills to recognize signs of distress or crisis in others.
- Provide tools for early intervention and support.
- Reduce stigma by encouraging open conversations and breaking the silence around mental health.
- Connect individuals to local and national resources for ongoing care.
Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing participants with the tools to recognize and respond to mental health and substance use challenges, whether in friends, family, coworkers, or themselves.
Available dates:
- Oct. 13 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Online
- Nov. 5–6 | 9 a.m. to noon | Online
- Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | In person at The Maschhoffs, 7475 IL-127, Carlyle, IL 62231.
Youth Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
This specialized training teaches adults how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in adolescents ages 12 to 18. Tailored for those in the agricultural community, it equips participants with practical skills to support others and themselves.
Date: Oct. 2–3 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Online.
Note: Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course prior to instructor-led training.
