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Program:
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Agriculture Wellness Ontario - Telephone Service - Guardian Network
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Location:
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Telephone service; no physical location
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Service Description:
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Mental health support, education and community for Ontario Agriculture
Provides a volunteer, peer-driven community of mental health advocates that supports Ontario's farming community - Guardians are over the age of 18, likely connected with farmers through their work, volunteer activities, or community and have completed The Guardian Network training program
- Can identify the signs of mental distress, including thoughts of suicide, have conversations about their struggles and open up the discussion around mental health; and connect individuals with appropriate mental health and crisis resources
More information can be found at the Agriculture Wellness Ontario website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals within or connected to the agriculture community who want to enhance their understanding of mental health and signs of suicide to support their personal and professional networks
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Languages:
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English * French Canadian
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