{"id":13402,"date":"2022-04-22T16:10:44","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T20:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/?page_id=13402"},"modified":"2025-03-12T10:39:05","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T14:39:05","slug":"helplines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/maine-frsan\/agricultural-resilience\/helplines\/","title":{"rendered":"Helplines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, there are many helplines available to call or text.<\/p>\n<p>If you are feeling like it is hard to cope, you are not alone. There are people to reach out to. When stress builds high enough that you are suffering, asking for help can ease the load. No one should have to suffer alone.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"#when-in-crisis\">When in Crisis, Call or Text<\/a> | <a href=\"#non-crisis-support\">Non-Crisis Support<\/a> | <a href=\"#antidote-to-stress\">Antidote to Stress<\/a> | <a href=\"#warning-signs-symptoms\">Warning Signs\/Symptoms of a Crisis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#to-do-at-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What To Do When Someone is At Risk<\/a>| <a href=\"#articles-publications-webinars-farm-stress\">Articles, Publications, and Webinars: Farm Stress<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<blockquote>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong><a id=\"when-in-crisis\"><\/a>When in Crisis, Call or Text<\/strong>:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>If you need urgent\u00a0medical attention:\u00a0<\/strong>call 9-1-1<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Maine Statewide Crisis and Suicide Prevention Hotline<\/strong>: Available 24\/7. 1.888.568.1112. For TTY Users: dial 7-1-1 then 1.888.568.1112<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/strong>: Available 24\/7. <strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Call 988<\/span><\/strong> for service in English and Espa\u00f1ol. For TTY Users: Use your preferred relay service or dial 7-1-1 then 9-8-8. Please note that the previous NSPL number will remain available for anyone in emotional distress, even with the transition to 988.<\/li>\n<li><strong>FarmAid Crisis Support<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2013 Crisis support hot line for farmers available Monday-Friday, 9 am &#8211; 10 pm, ET. Available in English and Espa\u00f1ol 1.800.FARM.AID or 1.800.327.6243.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wabanaki Care Line:<\/strong> Available 24\/7. 1.844.844.2622. Culturally competent support for Wabanaki community members living on and off reservations. Statewide.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MaineTrans.Net:<\/strong> 1-877-565-8860. Trans-competent support for crisis, 24\/7. All calls answered by understanding volunteers. Available in English and Espa\u00f1ol.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>SAMHSA National Helpline:<\/strong> for support if you are struggline with substance use\/abuse &#8211; 1.800.662.HELP (4357) for 24\/7 treatment referral and information service in English and Espa\u00f1ol.<\/li>\n<li><strong>LGBTQ+ and\/or under 24 years of age. 1-866-488-7386. <\/strong>The Trevor Lifeline, phone or text and online <a href=\"https:\/\/trevorproject.secure.force.com\/apex\/TrevorChatPreChatForm?endpoint=https%3A%2F%2Ftrevorproject.secure.force.com%2Fapex%2FTrevorChatWaitingScreen%3Flanguage%3D%23deployment_id%3D57241000000LPlc%26org_id%3D00D410000005OLz%26button_id%3D57341000000LTDX%26session_id%3Dyuog4pfoq7==\">chat<\/a> function.<\/li>\n<li><b>Crisis Text Line<\/b>: Available 24\/7. Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor. Env\u00eda un mensaje de texto con la palabra AYUDA al 741741 para comunicarte de manera gratuita con un Consejero de Crisis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>StrengthenME<\/strong> &#8211; Available every day 8 am &#8211; 8 pm. Mental Health Hotline and Stress Assistance. Call 207.221.8198.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veteranscrisisline.net\/?mc_cid=8d62abe728&amp;mc_eid=8a9441a616\"><strong>Veterans Crisis Line<\/strong><\/a>: 1-800-273-8255, Press 1 (website also has a chat option). Connect with the Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Many of them are Veterans themselves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"non-crisis-support\"><\/a>For non-crisis support:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Individuals often have different ways of coping with daily and long-term stress. As professionals in our field, farmers &#8211; of land, forest, or sea &#8211; rely heavily on our bodies and minds to get through the many daily, seasonal, and yearly demands of the work. As a result, it is even more important to take care of ourselves mentally and physically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Local to Maine, open to anyone:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetser.org\/programs-services\/services-for-adults\/peer-services\/intentional-warm-line\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intentional Warm Line<\/a> offers telephone support during challenging times and non-crisis situations. 24\/7 from anywhere in Maine. 1.866.771.WARM (9276)<\/li>\n<li>Call 2-1-1 or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/211maine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">211.maine.org<\/a> to locate a Maine counselor or resource near you.<\/li>\n<li>The NAMI Helpline is a safe and confidential mental health service for peers, law enforcement, professionals, friends, and family members. It provides support, education and advocacy for anyone with questions about mental health concerns. NAMI Maine Helpline is available M-F, 8-4 pm at 1.800.464.5767 (Press 1) For more information visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.namimaine.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">namimaine.org<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:helpline@namimaine.org\">helpline@namimaine.org<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">Supports for food producers:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainemobile.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Mobile Health<\/a> offers mental health counseling and referral for farmers and farm workers and offers services in English, Spanish or Haitian Creole. You have to be registered with the Maine Mobile Health network. Call 1.888.351.9634, or email <a href=\"mailto:mmhp@mainemobile.org\">mmhp@mainemobile.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/farm-coaching-supporting-relationships-for-farm-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Farm Coaching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Discuss planning, stress, and decision making. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/maine-farmer-resource-network\/farm-coaching-supporting-relationships-for-farm-success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Farm Coaching: Supporting Relationships for Farm Success page<\/a> to complete and submit a request.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/agricultural-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Agricultural Mediation Program<\/a> can talk with you about priorities, goals, and decision-making as you navigate changes in the future of the farm, immediate markets, and relationships with lenders. Contact 207.581.3487, email <a href=\"mailto:maineagmediation@maine.edu\">maineagmediation@maine.edu<\/a> or complete the form on the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/agricultural-mediation\/request-mediation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request Mediation page<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">For Indigenous communities:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wabanakiphw.org\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wabanaki Public Health and Wellness<\/a> serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the state of Maine. Contact 207.992.0411.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EWRematriation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eastern Woodlands Rematriation<\/a> is a collective of Indigenous people restoring the spiritual foundation of our livelihoods through regenerative food systems. Email <a class=\"oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 py34i1dx\" role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:rematriationcollective@gmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rematriationcollective@gmail.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13654 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of spinach planted, a farmer is seen in background watering\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2022\/05\/IMG_2907-2.jpg 1872w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><strong><a id=\"antidote-to-stress\"><\/a>Did you know connection is considered an antidote to stress?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Reaching out to a family member, a friend or even a community partner or organization can help curb stress accumulation. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agriculture\/maine-frsan\/farm-stress-to-resilience\/resources-building-resilience\/\" rel=\"noopener\">resilience resources page<\/a> to learn more about what Wellness Support is available for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"warning-signs-symptoms\"><\/a>Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Crisis<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<p>Adapted from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maine.gov\/dacf\/ard\/resources\/mental-health.shtml#warningsigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation &amp; Forestry Site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Communicating the following:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Thoughts of suicide and having no reason to live<\/li>\n<li>Feelings of hopelessness or being trapped<\/li>\n<li>Being a burden on others<\/li>\n<li>Unbearable pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Displaying these moods:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Depression, loss of interest<\/li>\n<li>Anger, rage, irritation<\/li>\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n<li>Extreme mood changes including uncontrollable highs and lows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Exhibiting these behaviors:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A decline in care of crops, animals, or farm<\/li>\n<li>A decline in care of tending the woodlot, or forestry business<\/li>\n<li>Increase in farm and forestry-related accidents<\/li>\n<li>Loss of farm and forest production<\/li>\n<li>Searching for resources and means online for ending one\u2019s life<\/li>\n<li>Increased drug or alcohol use<\/li>\n<li>Withdrawing from activities once enjoyed and isolating from family and friends<\/li>\n<li>Exhibiting signs of aggression, fatigue, and excessive worrying or fear<\/li>\n<li>Too much or too little sleep<\/li>\n<li>Making final arrangements and saying goodbyes<\/li>\n<li>Poor hygiene<\/li>\n<li>Forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, or make decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong><a id=\"to-do-at-risk\"><\/a>What to Do When Someone is at Risk:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Adapted from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/what-to-do-when-someone-is-at-risk\">their website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Are you struggling?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Please don\u2019t wait for someone to reach out\n<ul>\n<li>Seek mental health treatment, or tell your clinician about your suicidal thinking.<\/li>\n<li>Treat yourself like you would treat someone else who needs your help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Can you help someone?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Have an honest conversation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Talk in private<\/li>\n<li>Listen to their story<\/li>\n<li>Tell them you care about them<\/li>\n<li>Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide<\/li>\n<li>Encourage them to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">seek treatment<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/find-a-mental-health-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact their doctor or therapist<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Avoid debating the value of life, minimizing their problems or giving advice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Assume you&#8217;re the only one who will reach out<\/h3>\n<p>If a person says they are thinking about suicide:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take the person seriously\n<ul>\n<li>Someone considering suicide is experiencing a life-threatening health crisis and may not believe they can be helped. Work with them to keep them safely away from lethal means like firearms and drugs and remind them that their suffering is temporary.<\/li>\n<li>Stay with them and call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: <a href=\"tel:+18002738255\">1-800-273-TALK (8255)<\/a>.Take the person seriously<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\n<div class=\"css-uqu6ig\">\n<ul>\n<li>Stay with them<\/li>\n<li>Help them remove lethal means<\/li>\n<li>Call the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/a>:\u00a0<a class=\"header__phone\" href=\"tel:1-800-273-8255\">1-800-273-8255<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Text TALK to\u00a0<a class=\"header__phone\" href=\"tel:741741\">741741<\/a>\u00a0to text with a trained crisis counselor from the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/crisistextline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crisis Text Line<\/a>\u00a0for free, 24\/7<\/li>\n<li>Escort them to mental health services or an emergency room<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to follow up with them after the crisis to see how they\u2019re doing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left\"><strong><a id=\"articles-publications-webinars-farm-stress\"><\/a>Articles, Publications, and Webinars about Farm Stress:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/static1.squarespace.com\/static\/58adcb9ad1758e0d44e9e6a8\/t\/5a872db0085229471a111e28\/1520451456885\/Identifying+Stress+on+Farm+Families.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Identifying Signs of Stress Fact Sheet (PDF)<\/a> &#8211; NY FarmNet, How to identify farm family stress and how to offer your support.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/f0c4c2e0632d8cbc8cf0-1ee2f12b5b447bf2ed4ab14451ea8912.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/agrisafe_3568dc7d6f49019d4db73cc0d07fb2d3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health and the Impact on Wellness For Farm Families (PDF)<\/a> &#8211; AgriSafe<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/f0c4c2e0632d8cbc8cf0-1ee2f12b5b447bf2ed4ab14451ea8912.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com\/agrisafe_0a875d7ce5dbcbb39538ac6ed8cb7133.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Salud Mental y el Impacto en el Bienestar de las Familias de Agricultores (PDF)<\/a> &#8211; AgriSafe, Spanish version<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralhealthinfo.org\/topics\/farmer-mental-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rural Response to Farmer Mental Health &amp; Suicide Prevention<\/a> &#8211; Rural Health Information Hub&#8217;s guide for farmer mental health. Includes topics such as understanding mental health concerns, programs to address mental health, community health program toolkits, and key organizations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/publications\/4805e\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Recognizing the Signs of Farm Family Stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Maine Family Farms: Life and Business in Balance. Adapted by Extension Human Development Specialist Leslie Forstadt and Extension Professor Tori Jackson, University of Maine Cooperative Extension<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/video.maine.edu\/media\/Stress%2C+Resilience%2C+and+ResourcesA+Responding+to+the+Impacts+of+Covid-19+on+Farms\/1_n3j9pucf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stress, Resilience, and Resources: Responding to the Impacts of Covid-19 on Farms<\/a>. On May 20, 2020, Extension Professor, Leslie Forstadt. Ph.D., presented information about stress, building resilience, and available resources to meet farmers\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyoextension.org\/publications\/Search_Details.php?pubid=286&amp;pub=B-1124.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agricultural Producers &amp; Stress \u2014 When Do You Need a Counselor?<\/a> <em>By Randy Weigel, University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/disaster-web-sites\/farm-and-ranch-family-stress-and-depression-a-checklist-and-guide-for-making-referrals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Farm and Ranch Family Stress and Depression: A Checklist and Guide for Making Referrals<\/a>. <em>By Robert J. Fetsch, Colorado State University and Roger T. Williams, University of Wisconsin-Madison.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wyoextension.org\/publications\/Search_Details.php?pubid=322&amp;pub=B-1134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Personal Nature of Agriculture: Men Seeking Help<\/a> <em>By Randy Weigel, University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service. <\/em>Explores how men\u2019s upbringing makes seeking help a challenge, the social and family barriers to seeking help and the characteristics of helping professionals who work well with men reluctant to seek help, and what men can do to help themselves.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.samhsa.gov\/product\/A-Guide-for-Taking-Care-of-Your-Family-Member-After-Treatment-in-the-Emergency-Department\/sma18-4357eng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">After an Attempt<\/a> &#8211; A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment in the Emergency Room.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwagec.org\/aglegacy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/PNA_Counselor_B1124-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agricultural Producers &amp; Stress: When Do You Need a Counselor? (PDF)<\/a> from the University of Wyoming, by Randy R. Weigel, Extension Specialist and Hattie Penny, Editor, Cooperative Extension Service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or someone you know is in crisis, there are many helplines available to call or text. If you are feeling like it is hard to cope, you are not alone. There are people to reach out to. When stress builds high enough that you are suffering, asking for help can ease the load. 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