IL Corn TV: 

Supporting Farm Families with Karen Stallman

Facing the Challenges:
Illinois farm families experience a stressful work environment (1:04).
Farm succession and new agricultural issues add to the burden (4:22).

The Helpline: Farm Family Resource Initiative
Free, confidential support 24/7 for farm families (5:28).
Call, text, or email for assistance (5:55)
Phone: 1-833-FARM-SOS (1-833-327-6767)
Email: [email protected]

Speak with mental health professionals for support and potential telehealth counseling (6:21).

Additional Resources:

Visit the Farm Family Resource Initiative website for a wealth of information (8:37): https://www.siumed.edu/farm

Podcasts, blogs, videos, training sessions, and downloadable fact sheets (9:12).

Find support groups for suicide bereavement and grief (9:37).

Nurse scholarship program for rural healthcare continuing education (10:01).
Let's raise awareness! 

This episode highlights the Farm Family Resource Initiative and the critical support it provides to Illinois farm families.