Unanticipated events can be extremely upsetting and stressful. People react in different ways to trauma and can experience a wide range of physical and emotional changes that can affect mental health and well-being. It is important to monitor your health and to access the appropriate resources as required.
Know the signs
One in five adult Canadians will experience a mental disorder in their lives.
Family, friends, neighbours or co-workers may be suffering emotionally.
They may not recognize the symptoms.
Know when to ask for help
EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL SYMPTOMS
- Shock, denial, or disbelief
- Confusion, difficulty concentrating
- Anger, irritability, mood swings
- Anxiety and fear
- Guilt, shame, self-blame
- Withdrawing from others
- Feeling sad or hopeless
- Feeling disconnected or numb
PHYSICAL SYMPTOMS
- Insomnia or nightmares
- Fatigue
- Being startled easily
- Difficulty concentrating
- Racing heartbeat
- Edginess and agitation
- Aches and pains
- Muscle tension
- Loss of appetite
Mental health in agriculture
advocacy & resources
If you or anyone you know is exhibiting the symptoms above, the first thing to do is ask for help.
| Nationwide | Emergency: 911 Crisis Service Canada: Call 1-833-456-4566; text 45645; visit www.crisisservicescanada.ca and cmha.ca Mental Health Line: 211; visit 211.ca Wellness Together Canada: Mental Health and Substance Use Support: ca.portal.gs |
| Alberta | Alberta Health Services: Call 1-877-303-2642; visit mymentalhealth.ca |
| BC | The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of BC (Crisis Centre): call 1-800-784-2433 or 310-6789; visit www.crisiscentre.bc.ca |
| Saskatchewan | Farm Stress Line: Call 1-800-667-4442; visit www.mobilecrisis.ca/farm-stress-line-rural-sask Mobile Crisis Services: Call 1-306-757-0127 |
| Ontario | The Ontario Government: Call 1-866-531-2600; visit www.mentalhealthhelpline.ca |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Farm, Rural & Northern Support Services: Call 1-866-367-3276 or 1-204-571-4180; visit https://supportline.ca/ Manitoba Suicide Prevention and Support Line: Call 1-877-435-7170 ; visit www.reasontolive.ca |
| Quebec | Programme d’aide psychologique aux agriculteurs de l’Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) : 1-888-687-9197; visit www.upa.qc.ca Centres de prévention du suicide : 1 866-APPELLE (1 866 277-3553); www.aqps.info/besoin-aide-urgente/liste-centres-prevention-suicide.html Au cœur des familles agricoles : 1 450 768-6995; www.acfareseaux.qc.ca |
| New Brunswick | Chimo Helpline: Call 1-800-667-5005 |
| Nova Scotia | Mental Health Crisis Telephone Line: Call 1-888-429-8167 / 1-902-429-8167 Nova Scotia Federation of Agriculture (NSFA): https://nsfa-fane.ca/members/farmer-resources/ Prairie Mountain Inter-Agency Hoarding Coalition (PMIHC): Protocol & Resource Guide |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Mental Health Crisis Line: Call 1-888-737-4668 / 1-709-737-4668 |
| PEI | The Island Helpline: Call 1-800-218-2885 Farm Assistance Program: Call 1-800-736-8006; visit peifa.ca/farmer-assistance-program-2/ |
| Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories Helpline: Call 1-867-767-9061 |
| Yukon | Yukon Distress and Support Line: Call 1-844-533-3030 |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Kamatsiaqtut Help Line: Call 1-800-265-3333 |