Long hours, tough days. Don’t carry the load alone.

The AgriStress Helpline® is a free, confidential crisis support line dedicated to serving Arizona’s farmers, ranchers, farm workers, forestry professionals and the communities that support them. Staffed by trained professionals who understand the unique pressures of agricultural and forestry work, you can call or text to receive guidance and get connected to mental health and agricultural-related resources in your area. Phone call interpretation is available in 160 languages, and text message services are available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

The AgriStress Helpline® is provided in Arizona by the AgriSafe Network with support from partners including the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Arizona Farm Bureau, Arizona Department of Agriculture, Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System.

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Increasing access to support.

While everyone encounters stress and challenges, the American Farm Bureau Federation highlights financial pressures, business struggles, and the fear of losing their farms as major factors impacting producer mental health. In addition, barriers such as the cost of care, social stigma, and feelings of embarrassment often prevent farmers from reaching out for help.

You can play a key role in connecting those in the agriculture and forestry sectors with the support they need. Download the AgriStress Helpline® digital toolkit to share this important resource with your community and learn about all the tools available through the AgriSafe Network.