Need help now?

You matter. You are not alone. If you are experiencing depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide, support is available right now. Reaching out is a sign of strength and help is here.

In an emergency

If you are in immediate danger or facing a life-threatening situation, dial 911 right away.

Crisis support

If you or someone you know needs help with a behavioral health or substance use crisis, call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. If you are concerned and think you or a loved one may need immediate help, please go to your local emergency department or call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing “988” for 24/7, free and confidential support
Visit your nearest emergency department if you or someone you love may need immediate help.

Farm Stress Teletherapy Program

MSU Extension partners with Pine Rest Mental Health Services to offer teletherapy with counselors who understand farm life and agriculture. Learn more here.

Additional Resources

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or have suicidal thoughts, reach out for help:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - About Suicide
Michigan Suicide Coalitions & Crisis Lines
Michigan 2-1-1 : Connects you with local help for food, housing, bill, family crises, and more. Available anytime by call, text, or online.
Man Therapy : A free, online wellness resources tailored for men and their families.
Michigan State University Extension offers a wide variety of educational programs, from mindfulness workshops to chronic disease management classes, to help people live healthy lives. Browse our calendar of virtual health programs.
Rural Resilience Self-Paced Course : A free, online course that teaches how to recognize warning signals of stress and ways to helpfully communicate with people under stress.

Stay connected

Reach out to a loved one, friend, or trusted medical provider. Talking about how you feel can make a real difference. As Fred Rogers said in his 1994 book, You Are Special: Words of Wisdom From America’s Most Beloved Neighbor: "It’s understandable that we and our children find many things hard to talk about. But anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that’s mentionable can be more manageable. Don’t you often find that just having a good listener makes your upsetting times more manageable? When we can talk about our feelings, they can become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we’re not alone and that our feelings are natural and normal."