Sowing seeds of hope

AgriWellness and its partners offer (in addition to the helplines/ Web sites) community outreach through newsletters, farm radio broadcasts, and magazine articles; behavioral health screening at farm fairs and trade shows; educational programs for farm families; and visits by trained outreach worker...

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Published inBehavioral Healthcare Vol. 28; no. 4; p. 58
Main Author Rosmann, Michael R
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cleveland Vendome Group LLC 01.04.2008
Subjects
Agricultural production
Farmers
Health care
Health insurance
Health services
Insurance coverage
Medical screening
Mental health
Nonprofit organizations
Social workers
Suicides & suicide attempts
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Summary:AgriWellness and its partners offer (in addition to the helplines/ Web sites) community outreach through newsletters, farm radio broadcasts, and magazine articles; behavioral health screening at farm fairs and trade shows; educational programs for farm families; and visits by trained outreach workers to farm and ranch homes. Each state has a coalition of agencies (e.g., human services, public health, extension services), farm organizations (e.g., Farmers Union, Farm Bureau), faith-based groups (e.g., Catholic Family Services, Lutheran Social Services), educational institutions, and advocates (e.g., Mental Health America).
ISSN:1931-7093
2167-9649