FREE CRISIS SUPPORT
MADE For canadian Farmers
24/7, Confidential Help When You Need It Most
Farming doesn’t come with days off—neither should mental health support. The National Farmer Crisis Line (1-866-FARMS01) offers free, 24/7, confidential help for farmers, families, and ag workers. Get immediate crisis support and connected to ag-informed counselling services when you need it most.
Call 1-866-FARMS01 anytime — 24/7, 365 days a year.
FREE AG-INFORMED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR Canadian FARMERS
Who is it for?
This service is built for the agricultural community, offering free crisis & counselling support to:
- Farmers – Independent producers, ranchers, and growers across Canada.
- Farm Families – Spouses, relatives, and dependents of farmers (on or off the farm).
- Farm Employees – Anyone working on a farm in a paid capacity.
- Spouses & Dependents of Farm Employees – Family members who may also feel the impact of farm stress.
- Callers must be 16 years or older. Youth aged 12-15 may use the service with parental consent.
HOW IT WORKS
01
CALL
Call 1-866-327-6701, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year when you need support & you aren't sure where to go.
02
CONNECT
You’ll answer a few quick questions to help us better support you. If you're in crisis, you'll be connected to immediate support.
03
SUPPORT
If you're looking for counselling support, we'll refer you to for therapeutic services in your province through our Network.
What you need to KNOW
ELIGIBILITY
Farmers, farm families (relatives of farmers - living on or off farm), farm employees (staff who are employed on farms), and spouses and dependents of all farm employees in Canada.
PRIVACY
All information received through counselling sessions is confidential and in accordance with the Personal Health Information Protection Act (2004).
COST
It's free! no fees, no limits, just support when you need it.
ACCESSIBILITY
Operated by TELUS Health, you can call 1-866-327-6701, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Available in both English and French.
WHEN TO CALL US
Farming is tough—physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure how to handle a situation, we’re here to help. You don’t have to be in crisis to call.
Reach out if you’re experiencing:
- Financial stress, debt, or concerns about the future
- Pressure from weather, markets, or production demands
- Feelings of burnout, exhaustion, or isolation
- Family tensions or relationship challenges
- Loss of motivation, hopelessness, or emotional exhaustion
- Struggles with substance use or unhealthy coping strategies
- A crisis where you don’t know where to turn
No problem is too big or too small. If something is weighing on you, we’re here to listen.
Call 1-866-FARMS01 anytime—24/7, 365 days a year.
Canadian ag literacy program
What is ag-informed crisis support?
The National Farmer Crisis Line is staffed by licensed mental health professionals trained in agriculture-specific stressors through the Canadian Agricultural Literacy Program (CALP). This evidence-based training ensures that when you call, you’re speaking with someone who understands the realities of farm life, from financial pressures to the emotional toll of running a farm.
1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701) – Available 24/7
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MEDIA KIT
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Head over to our National Farmer Wellness Network Digital Media Kit to help us connect farmers in your community to the support they need it.