Tailored mental health programs for the agricultural community are crucial. Agriculture Wellness Ontario (AgWO) provides essential support for farmers, farm workers and their families, and the agricultural sector in managing the unique stressors that come with farming.
AgWO is a suite of free programs that focus on enhancing mental health and well-being in Ontario’s agriculture community. AgWO is managed by Canadian Mental Health Association, Ontario Division, in partnership with other stakeholders in the agricultural community.
AgWO programs currently include the Farmer Wellness Initiative, a free individual counselling service; the Guardian Network, a volunteer suicide-prevention network; and In the Know, a mental health literacy training tailored to the agriculture community. This project is funded in part by the Governments of Canada and Ontario under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative.
To learn more, visit AgricultureWellnessOntario.ca.