This week's episode is different than what we usually talk about but it is a conversation that is needed. Macie and Dr. Monfort talk to UGA Southwest District Area Health Agent, Jennifer Dunn, about her role in helping farmers and ranchers find the support they need to combat day-to-day stressors within this industry. This is not a light topic by any means but we hope that this episode helps you find the resources that you or a friend may need. Below are links to resources that we talked about throughout this episode.

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: #988

UGA Extension County Offices Contact: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices.html

Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural.html

Georgia Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network: https://www.farmandranchstress.com/

Mental Health and the Impact on Farm Families: https://agrisafe.org/

Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

Emergency Resources: https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.html

Disaster Relief Resources: https://agr.georgia.gov/disaster-relief

Preparing and Emergency Food Supply, Short Term Food

Home Emergency Preparedness Checklist: https://secure.caes.uga.edu/extension/publications/files/pdf/B%201428-1_1.PDF

AgrileadHER: https://www.agrileadher.com/

“It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help”: Hopkins, N., Proctor, C., Muilenburg, J. L., & Kershaw, T. (2023). 'It’s easier to go to the beer store than ask for help’: A qualitative exploration of barriers to health care in rural farming communities. Journal of Rural Mental Health, 47(2), 104–113. https://doi.org/10.1037/rmh0000224

Jennifer Dunn, LMFT

            Rural Health Agent

            [email protected]