APPLY TO BECOME AN
IN THE KNOW FACILITATOR
Help bring mental health education and awareness to local farming communities across Canada
A mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector.
Through this free, four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance misuse and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture.
About Facilitator training
This facilitator training will equip you to deliver In the Know workshops within your province to bring education and awareness to mental health in farming. We will provide you with a series of resources including a training manual, professional slide deck, resource handouts, and a national support network. This training will not teach you the basics of mental health issues like anxiety or depression but focus on how to relate these concepts to a farming audience with examples and real-life stories.
what are the Requirements?
To maintain integrity of the workshop, facilitators are required to meet a series of requirements including being a mental health professional. Agricultural experience or background is not explicitly necessary, but it is highly beneficial. Some additional training may be required if you do not have farming background or experience.
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL LEARN in the training
- How to relate key mental health issues to farmers and the ag industry
- Logistics and delivery of the workshop
- Compensation for delivery
- Review of key delivery pieces for workshops
- Opportunity to connect with other facilitators
FORMAT
VIRTUAL (ONLINE)
LENGTH
3 HOURS
COST OF TRAINING
FREE
ABOUT THE Compensation
Facilitators are compensated at $150/hour, with each workshop requiring 4 hours of facilitation and 2 hours of preparation (including content review and communication).
This totals 6 hours per session, with a maximum compensation of $900 per workshop. Any necessary travel accommodations will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
About the Commitment
The number of workshops varies by region and demand. Our current funding is focused on training facilitators, with plans to secure additional funding for workshop delivery. In the meantime, we receive frequent requests from industry, businesses, and community groups for In the Know workshops.
These requests are reviewed by our team and assigned to facilitators based on location and availability.
Have questions?
If you’re unsure whether this program is the right fit for you or have any questions, we’re here to help. Reach out to our team for more information or guidance on how this specialized training can enhance your ability to support the agricultural community.