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There is a a wealth of support available to farming and rural communities to help individuals and businesses navigate difficult and challenging times and provide a diverse range of financial, business, physical or mental health wellness support.
There are national and regional organisations that provide a variety of support in times of need, whether that be one off or ongoing financial support, business advice, mental health wellness support and advice and professional counselling and general physical health advice.
Remember that these organisations have been set up to help you deal with the challenges, build resilience and come out the other side. No doubt someone you know will have consulted one of these organisations and charities for advice and support at sometime or other.
Remember that we are here to support you, You can contact your Regional Manager at any time in confidence, who will be able to guide and support you to the right professional help.
If you don't feel you can speak to friends, family, colleagues, your Regional Manager or GP :- then listed below is a compilation of known charities and organisations for those times when you need somebody independent to talk to for professional help, reassurance and expert advice.
Many of them have been established to specifically help farming communities; so do not hesitate to pick up the phone or email their help lines or visit their websites.
There are a number of National and Regional charities that provide a whole variety of business, personal physical mental health and wellbeing and disaster relief type support for Farming and rural communities.
Farming Help operates a confidential ‘umbrella’ helpline on behalf of four separate agricultural charities:
By calling Farming Help on 03000 111 999 - anyone who works in agriculture can gain access to support and advice from any of these charities. In this way people can quickly find help on anything from depression, to financial problems or even housing advice.
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a voluntary organisation that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times and periods of change.
FCN says :- ‘We provide a sympathetic ear to those who seek our help and all cases are treated non-judgmentally and with complete confidentiality.’
FCN can help with those affected by stress, depression, isolation, long-term ill health and alcohol and drug dependency.
FCN runs a confidential national helpline and e-helpline, which is open every day of the year from 7am-11pm, and has approximately 400 volunteers located throughout England and Wales who understand farming life and its unique pressures.
These volunteers provide free, confidential, pastoral support to anyone who seeks help, regardless of whether the issue is personal, family or business-related.
‘Please don’t struggle – let us help you NOW.’ Please call our Helpline 03000 111 999 – we may be able to help.
‘All calls to the Helpline are treated confidentially and whatever difficulties you face, the first step is to talk to someone.’
FCN also operates the FarmWell website - which provides a wide range of resources to support farmers’ health, wellbeing and business resilience. Find out more about FCN.
Addington Fund is part of Farming Help alongside Farmers Community Network FCN.
It provides support and helps farming families across England and Wales suffering from financial challenges in the form of disaster relief such as animal feed and assistance with housing.
If you think we can help, please don’t hesitate to call us on 01926 620135.
Financial support for farming families, available 24 hours a day.
Helpline: 0800 188 4444
FarmWell is an online resource to provide helpful advice and support to help you and your farm business stay resilient.
FarmWell presents useful information to support you, the people around you and your farm business. They have developed the platform to be easy-to-understand and designed to assist you with any issues you may be having on the farm.
FarmWell aims to present useful information in a positive way to help you navigate any difficulties you may be experiencing. It provides useful information covering business resilience and personal resilience including mental wellness , advice and support.
For additional support and contacts for all types of help see the link below:
The DPJ Foundation was set up in July 2016 in Pembrokeshire, supporting those in the agricultural sector.
The mental health farming charity has grown and covers the whole of Wales with all areas of support.
The DPJ Foundation works with leading organisations in agriculture including NFU Cymru, FUW, YFC, vets and Welsh Government to help provide an accessible and flexible service.
The DPJ Foundation aims to break down the stigma that surrounds poor mental health and provide support services for those in rural communities when they need it, where they need it.
Please call our Share the Load helpline confidentially for help for you or someone else.
Share the Load to talk to someone 0800 587 4262 or text 07860048799.
If you are feeling low or worried about someone else – whether they are a family member, a work colleague or a friend – YANA is here to help.
Our confidential helpline team will listen to you and give practical advice. We can provide access to professional counselling support where that might be beneficial.
You have options. You are not alone with YANA at your side.
Mental health support and counselling in rural areas, available Monday–Friday between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Telephone or live webchat.
Helpline: 0300 323 0400
Charity to provide and advice and support and counselling service when navigating all types of relationship challenges.
Helpline: 300 100 1234
Find your next farm job through LKL. Our network of field-based managers, supported by a small team of specialists based at our Salisbury headquarters, are responsible for maintaining regular contact with farm owners and managers.
