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Helping farmers thrive

The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance is breaking stigma, building support, and expanding access across Canada

In only a few years since the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance was formed, there’s less stigma around farmers seeking help on mental health.






Worried farmer leaning on bale

Mental health programs receive $10 million investment

Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network will receive the funds

$10 million in new federal and provincial funding ensures farmers can access critical mental health services and support through the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Ontario’s Agriculture Wellness Ontario’s Farmer Wellness Initiative and Guardian Network programs to the end of 2027.