The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) has launched two new support services in response to the results of the Big Farming Survey which revealed that 36% of the farming community are probably or possibly depressed.
In-person counselling for farming people and farming-focussed mental health training for the wider agricultural sector are new services which aim to provide early mental health support.
The free, confidential in-person counselling provides:
- Access to a professional counsellor within 24 hours of a call
- No need for a clinical referral
- Support delivered by trained professionals who understand the pressures and challenges of farming
- Counselling available face-to-face, by telephone or video conferencing
RABI hopes that the farming-focussed mental health training will provide a platform for individuals within the sector to talk about their experiences and build confidence to have these conversations with others.
Both services are being delivered in partnership with Red Umbrella, a not-for-profit specialist provider of accredited mental health counselling, mental health training and aftercare support.
Visit www.rabi.org.uk for further information or for support call RABI’s 24/7 helpline on 0800 188 4444.