AFSP Illinois Chapter

inspiration: "I walk because I want to show people that we are strong together." 🦾

Be part of the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on October 3 at Montrose Harbor. Help us bring to our community. 💙

Registration and info: afsp.org/Chicago

Amid tariffs, climate change, and economic uncertainty, Illinois farmers and their families can find mental health support from the state’s land-grant institution.

"When we talk to farmers, we hear a lot about time pressures, waiting on the weather, hoping for weather, needing a certain type of weather, feeling as though they have a lot to get done in a relatively short amount of time," said University of Illinois Associate Professor and Extension Specialist Josie Rudolphi. "And then it's compounded by things like the availability of labor. There's a lot happening in ag labor right now. There's a lot happening globally that's having impacts on the way farmers are able to purchase and plant their crops."

This uncertainty is causing tremendous stress and anxiety for farmers, said Rudolphi, and Illinois Extension is offering resources to help.

"We know that farmers also experience unique barriers to accessing mental health care. And so, with funding and support from USDA, we've been able to create a number of initiatives to implement across Illinois in hopes of increasing access to various mental health resources and services."

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Illinois Extension offering mental health resources for farmers and their families Amid tariffs, climate change, and economic uncertainty, Illinois farmers and their families can find mental health support from the state’s land-grant institution.

Looking back at last year's Bank of America Chicago Marathon, where our Race AFSP Team went the distance. Together, they raised over $900,000 in support of our mission to save lives and bring to those affected by su***de. They also represented AFSP with pride and helped start important conversations about mental health in their communities.

This year's Chicago Marathon takes place on Sunday, October 11. For more information about Race AFSP, visit RaceAFSP.org.