A statewide program providing confidential mental health support to Illinois farmers and their families has launched a new name and website as it continues expanding its reach.
The Farm Family Resource Initiative, which began as a pilot program serving six counties in 2019, is now known as FARM SOS. The program has grown to serve agricultural communities across all 102 Illinois counties. The rebranding is intended to make the service easier for farm families to recognize and access when they need support.
FARM SOS provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its helpline connects farmers and their families with trained professionals who can provide emotional support and connect callers with additional resources. The program also offers up to six no-cost telehealth counseling sessions for individuals, couples, or groups.
The program is a partnership between the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Illinois Department of Agriculture, and Illinois Department of Human Services.
Ensuring Illinois farm families have access to resources when they are facing difficult circumstances is an important part of supporting the state’s agricultural communities.
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