May is Mental Health Awareness month.  It's a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience, especially in the agriculture industry.

Jes Beauchamp, dedicated counselor who handles the telecounseling and support groups for farmers to take advantage of through the Farm Center Wellness Program explains more about the resources available. 

Beauchamp serves as the host for the support groups that are hosted once a month. She also provides on the farm counseling services in different areas of the state as needed.

“The voucher program can be used all around the state, is paid for by the Farm Center, and remains confidential,” says Beauchamp. “This along with our support groups provides a safe place for people to talk about the tribulations of being a farmer no matter what they may be, and helps to end the stigma of mental health being bad to talk about.”

There is also a 24/7 hotline available for anyone who is struggling and needs to talk. This is also confidential and you don't have to have a mental illness or diagnosed illness to need to talk to someone.

May is Mental Health Awareness month.  It's a time to raise awareness of those living with mental or behavioral health issues and to help reduce the stigma so many experience, especially in the agriculture industry.
Jes Beauchamp, dedicated counselor who handles the telecounseling and support groups for farmers to take advantage of through the Farm Center Wellness Program explains more about the resources available. 
Beauchamp serves as the host for the support groups that are hosted once a month. She also provides on the farm counseling services in different areas of the state as needed.
“The voucher program can be used all around the state, is paid for by the Farm Center, and remains confidential,” says Beauchamp. “This along with our support groups provides a safe place for people to talk about the tribulations of being a farmer no matter what they may be, and helps to end the stigma of mental health being bad to talk about.”
There is also a 24/7 hotline available for anyone who is struggling and needs to talk. This is also confidential and you don't have to have a mental illness or diagnosed illness to need to talk to someone.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

Join Pam Jahnke for the latest farm news. Heard daily on WOZN 96.7 FM and 1670 AM in Madison Wisconsin from 5-6am. Also heard on affiliate stations all over Wisconsin.

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