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Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers face unique
stressors that can take a serious toll on their mental health,
often at higher rates than the general population. To address
these challenges, University of Illinois Extension offers a free
webinar series, Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture
Community, designed to equip participants with tools to
recognize and respond to signs of mental distress.
The training aims to raise awareness of mental health and
substance use issues in rural communities, reduce stigma, and
promote early intervention. Participants will learn how to
identify warning signs, offer support, and connect individuals
to local and national resources for ongoing care.
“Agricultural professionals often face intense, isolating
pressures that can affect their mental health. These struggles
often go unseen and unspoken,” says Stephanie Acevedo, visiting
outreach associate. “Mental Health First Aid gives our
agricultural community the tools to recognize the signs, start
conversations, and connect people to the support they need. The
workshop is a practical way to strengthen the agricultural
community and ensure that no one faces challenges alone.”
Event Details
Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
Learn to identify and respond to mental health and substance use
challenges in the ag community.
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Available dates:
Oct. 13 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Online
Nov. 5–6 | 9 a.m. to noon | Online
Nov. 12 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | In person at The Maschhoffs, 7475
IL-127, Carlyle, IL 62231.
Youth Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community
Explore ways to recognize and respond to youth mental health needs
in agriculture.
Date: Oct. 2–3 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Online
Register for free at
go.illinois.edu/MHFARegistration.
Note: Learners will complete a 2-hour, self-paced online course
prior to instructor-led training.
For more information or if you need a reasonable accommodation to
participate in this program, contact Stephanie Acevedo at sacevedo@illinois.edu.
Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to
meet access needs
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