AgriSafe Launched Rural Mental Health Directory
The new digital directory connects farmers with behavioral health providers across the United States.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Agriculture
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AgriSafe has introduced the AgriStress Provider Directory to help farmers and rural residents find specialized behavioral health support. The new tool offers both in-person and telehealth options for those seeking mental health assistance.
Why it matters
The initiative addresses a critical gap in rural healthcare identified by health professionals during AgriSafe training programs. It provides a structured way to connect agricultural communities with providers who understand their specific needs.
More than 3,800 health professionals have completed the organization's Farm Response training. The program is now officially included in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practice Registry.
The players
AgriSafe
A non-profit organization dedicated to providing mental health resources, suicide prevention training, and agricultural safety education.
CoBank
A national cooperative bank that provides loans, leases, and other financial services to the United States agricultural industry.
Farm Credit Council
The national trade association representing the Farm Credit System, which supports agricultural lending and rural infrastructure.
Dr. Tara Haskins
A mental health expert who serves as a key spokesperson for AgriSafe regarding agricultural stress initiatives.
The details
The AgriStress Provider Directory allows users to filter behavioral health professionals by location and service type, providing direct contact information for each listing. This launch is supported by CoBank and the Farm Credit Council to ensure better access to mental health resources in farming communities.
Timeline
Dr. Tara Haskins discussed the initiative on September 24, 2026.
Free community training sessions remain available through December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
The formal inclusion of AgriSafe training in the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practice Registry signals a professionalization of mental health care in the agricultural sector. This institutional validation positions AgriSafe as a central hub for rural healthcare resources against a backdrop of increasing demand for specialized rural services.
Farmers and their families can now use the directory to quickly identify local or remote mental health professionals with relevant expertise. The tool simplifies the search process by providing direct contact information, reducing the barriers to obtaining behavioral health care.
The takeaway
Proactive mental health resources are becoming increasingly integrated into the support infrastructure for American farmers. Users should leverage these professional registries to find specialized care that accounts for the unique pressures of agricultural life.
What happens next
AgriSafe continues to offer free community mental health and suicide prevention training sessions through the end of 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the evolving resources available to the agricultural community in the Agriculture section.
More information
Access the full directory or review available training materials on the AgriSafe mental health resources portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RFD-TV.
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