Cymraeg The farming sector is currently undergoing a huge amount of change. Facing such big shifts can be an enormous challenge. Here are a selection of wellbeing organisations and services that you can access if you feel like you need extra support.
The Farming Community Network (FCN)
The FCN provides help to people in farming who are experiencing difficult and challenging times, through their incredible network of 400 volunteers in England and Wales. This personal support may be especially pertinent to some as we go through a period of change in the farming industry.
You can call their helpline on 03000 111 999. Or email the helpline at: help@fcn.org.uk
Farmwell
Run by the FCN, Farmwell is an online platform with useful resources to help you and your farm business stay strong and resilient. The platform has been designed to be easy-to-understand and to assist you with any issues you may be having on the farm.
FarmWell is all about farming well – making sure that we all find a healthy work-life balance on the farm that allows for us to look after our mental and physical health while operating the farm business.
YANA Rural Mental Health Support
YANA provide support for those involved in farming and other rural businesses that may be affected by stress and depression.
If you are involved with farming or another rural business in any way and are feeling low or if you are worried about a member of your family, a colleague or a friend, YANA can help. Call their helpline 0300 323 0400 for confidential support or email helpline@yanahelp.org.
YANA offers specific help for those involved with farming or other rural businesses in Norfolk, Suffolk and Worcestershire by:
- Providing confidential support & counselling
- Building understanding of mental health
- Investing in Mental Health First Aid training & suicide prevention
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their services are accessible in England and Wales.
They have information, helplines and an online community for anyone experiencing mental health problems and those who support them.
Their get help now page includes emergency advice, crisis coping tools and an Infoline to speak to someone directly.
Rethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness’s (RMI) vision is for equality, rights, the fair treatment and maximum quality of life for all those affected by mental illness, their carers, family and friends.
Their key services are:
Advice Services – Over the phone, RMI directly advised over 3,900 people on mental health issues, including living with a mental illness and medication. They also advised 2,100 by email and over 700 by webchat.
Online Resources – The RMI’s online mental health information was viewed 5.5 million times in 2020/21.
Career Services – The RMI has provided 715 people with a range of support and advice to maintain and improve their wellbeing in their carers.
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. You can speak to them 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 for free.
Other ways to get in touch are accessible here. You can get in touch via email, write a letter or through the self-help app. All ways of contacting them are FREE.
Mental Health Superheroes guide
This easy-to-use mental health guide provides advice on managing your mental health through the Covid 19 pandemic.
The guide is divided into sections relating to preventing and managing common mental health conditions and it’s created by people who live with mental health problems themselves.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
This super helpful website from Refuge talks you through what abuse looks like, your rights and options and how you can receive support as an abuse survivor.
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is FREE and accessible 24-hours a day on 0808 2000 247. Or there is an option to use their live chat, available from the home page.
