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Mental health supports available to cattle producers during drought

Drought can be an extreme challenge to mental health for ranchers. Trying to keep cattle fed in hot, dry conditions is stressful and can feel lonely for producers that don't have easy access to a support network. Additionally, the financial and emotional burden of drought can place strains on personal relationships, further worsening feelings of isolation.

It is important for cattle producers to take care of themselves during these stressful times. While it can feel like there is no time to worry about personal wellbeing when trying to tackle the many challenges drought presents, remember that your operation's single most important resource is yourself. Making your mental health a priority is key to ensuring the resilience of you and your operation.

Below is a list of mental health resources that you can reach out to for support:

Do More Ag Foundation

Wellness Together Canada: Covid-19 Support

Emergency Services

Call 911

Crisis Services Canada

Call 1-833-456-4566

Text 45645

Centre for Suicide Prevention

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

Mental Health Line

Call 211

Kids Help Phone

Call 1-800-668-6868

First Nations & Inuit Hope for Wellness Line

Call 1-855-242-3310

Mental Health Commission of Canada

Canadian Mental Health Association

Suicide Prevention Resource Centre

Alcoholics Anonymous

Al-Anon Family Groups

Bell Let's Talk

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