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FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry - AgriLife Today
Mental Health Equity (Google News) · December 3, 2025
In plain language
FarmHope is a new program offering free, private mental health support to Texas farmers, ranchers, and their families. This service connects people in the agricultural industry with licensed counselors through telehealth, making it easier for those in rural areas to get help from home. The program focuses on the unique pressures of farm life, such as financial uncertainty and severe weather. It is a partnership between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M Health Telehealth Institute.
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Key takeaways
- Texas agricultural workers and their families can access mental health counseling at no cost.
- Services are provided via telehealth so rural residents can attend appointments privately from home.
- No health insurance or doctor referrals are required to use these counseling services.
- Clinicians working with the program are specially trained to understand the unique stressors of the agricultural industry.
- The program also offers workshops combining mental health resources with farm and ranch estate planning education.
- Help is available by calling the Texas A&M Telehealth Institute or filling out an online form.
FarmHope expands mental health care and education to ag industry AgriLife Today
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