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Mental Health Matters - Seek Support...

Whether it is you or someone you care about, mental health matters and it is important to seek help and support as soon as possible.

Charities that can help...

The Farming Community Network (FCN)

Whether the issue is personal or business related, FCN is there for you. They run a confidential, national helpline and e-helpline which is open everyday of the year from 7am to 11pm and their volunteers provide free, confidential support to anyone who seeks help.

Every year, their volunteers travel over 130,000 miles providing practical and pastoral support to the farming community.

Helpline: 03000 111 999

Visit their website: www.fcn.org.uk/

The Addington Fund

The Addington Fund provides homes for farming families in England and Wales who have to leave the industry through no fault of their own. Hardship grants are also available, at the trustees’ discretion, in times of emergency.

Their support includes:

Housing Solutions
Disaster Relief
Farmworker Grants

Visit their website: www.addingtonfund.org.uk/

The YANA Project

YANA help those involved in agriculture and other rural businesses affected by stress and depression.

Providing confidential support & funded counselling
Building understanding of mental health
Investing in Mental Health Training & suicide prevention

1 in 4 people in the UK will experience poor mental health so it is important to know that you, or the person you are concerned about, are not alone.

Helpline: 0300 323 0400

Visit their website: www.yanahelp.org/

The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI)

RABI continues to work tirelessly to uplift and support farming people through practical, financial and emotional assistance. They offer one-to-one, expert support, advice and guidance, tailored to every unique circumstance.

24/7 Freephone Helpline: 0800 188 4444

Visit their website: www.rabi.org.uk/how-we-can-help

Mind

Mind changes minds across England and Wales by making mental health an everyday priority. Mind offers help whenever you might need it through information, advice and local services.