Money, debt & the operation
Farm and ranch finances, business pressure, markets, succession and family conflict can become overwhelming quickly.
Agricultural Stress & Support
You don't have to carry it alone.
Stress in agriculture is different. Whether you need someone to talk to, help finding the right resource, or you're worried about someone else, support is available now.
AgriStress Helpline: call or text 833-897-2474, 24/7. Free, confidential, anywhere in the U.S.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, anywhere in the U.S., 24/7
Immediate danger or a medical emergency? Call 911.
Start here
What do you need right now?
Choose the situation that feels closest. You'll see the most useful next step right away. No forms, no sign-in.
What happens next
What happens when I call?
A trained specialist answers.
You're connected with someone ready to listen and provide support.
You talk about what's happening.
You don't need to know exactly what kind of help you need before you call.
They help connect you with resources.
That may include emotional support, crisis support, mental-health resources or agriculture-related resources.
You can choose a follow-up call.
Every caller is offered a follow-up call within 24 hours, if they'd like one.
Questions people may have
Before you call.
Reaching out can feel like a big step. Here are honest answers to common questions.
Is AgriStress only for suicide?
No. AgriStress describes the line as crisis and emotional support, plus connection to mental-health and agriculture-related resources.
Can I call about someone else?
Yes. The helpline can help people who are worried about a friend, family member or neighbor, as well as people seeking help for themselves.
Can I text instead of calling?
Yes. You can call or text AgriStress at 833-897-2474. Texting is available in English and Spanish, and phone calls have interpreters in 185 languages. You can also call or text 988.
Is it free and private?
Yes. The AgriStress Helpline is free and confidential, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Will they understand agriculture?
Yes. The crisis specialists are trained in the culture, stressors and day-to-day realities of agriculture, forestry and fishing. They also have a list of agricultural and mental-health resources for each state, and they're kept up to date on disasters and other issues hitting ag communities.
How is it different from 988?
Both offer the same quality of crisis care, and AgriStress specialists have the same 988 training. The difference is the extra agriculture training and local ag resources. Either one is a good call.
Who can call?
Anyone living in the United States. No one is turned away. You can also call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, from anywhere in the U.S. In an emergency, call 911.
Find ongoing support
Someone who understands agriculture.
Sometimes the hardest part is having to explain agriculture before you can explain what's wrong. AgriSafe maintains an AgriStress Provider Directory of FarmResponse-trained providers.
Pressure has many forms
Sometimes stress looks like something else.
Livestock, crop & weather loss
Drought, fire, storm damage, crop failure and livestock loss affect both the operation and the people carrying it.
Help someone else
You don't need perfect words. Learn the warning signs, start the conversation and know where to connect someone for help.
Women in ag helping women in ag
Sometimes support starts with showing up.
AWC is not a crisis provider. But community still matters. Checking in, listening, bringing a meal, making the call with someone or sitting beside them during a hard season can make the next step easier.
- Notice when someone disappears or pulls away.
- Ask directly how they're doing.
- Listen without trying to fix everything.
- Help connect them with professional support when needed.
About the helpline
AgriStress is the crisis-support provider.
The AgriStress Helpline® is operated through AgriSafe Network and its crisis-support partners. AG Women Connect helps agricultural communities find and use this resource; AWC is not the crisis-service provider. The line is answered by VIA LINK, a crisis center accredited by the American Association of Suicidology and Inform USA.
Optional AWC resource updates
Keep helpful resources within reach.
Occasional agriculture-focused wellness resources, community support tools, trainings and practical information from AG Women Connect.
Help is available now
You can call or text.
Call or text AgriStress at 833-897-2474, 24/7, or call or text 988 from anywhere in the U.S. If you need immediate emergency help, call 911.