Support Groups

Do you need someone to listen who has a farm or ranch background and who is trained to listen non-judgmentally and confidentially? Farmer to Farmer provides specially trained peer support for farmers, ranchers and their family members experiencing difficult times. Consider participating in the Farmer to Farmer program. For more information please call 252.744.1008 or email agromedicine@ecu.edu.

"We all struggle with things that it is helpful to talk through and sometimes it can be helpful to talk to a friend or a family member. But sometimes you really need to talk to someone who's kind of been in your shoes. Who really understands what you are dealing with and I think that is what peer support programs offer" – Carrie McClain

Provides opportunity for farm women to come together, share how stress affects their families and learn how to manage day-to-day stressors. Emphasizing self-care and mutual support, Women in Agriculture offers a variety of events including virtual meetings and day-long retreats. Interested in learning more? Email info@ncfarmstress.org or call the NC Farm Help Line at 844.325.3276. To join the Women in Agriculture social media platform please contact us. For more information, Click Here.

"My conversations have been like chatting with friends I have not seen for a while and getting feedback on what's going on, what's bothering you... There's no judgment here. We all have families. We all have businesses. The dynamic of those two things is powerful.” – Vicky Porter

Community Supports

Alcoholics Anonymous helps individuals with a drinking problem to recover through one alcoholic sharing their experience with another. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome. To find a meeting near you, Click Here.

Narcotics Anonymous welcomes any person struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD). SUD is a mental disorder affecting a person’s inability to control their use of legal or illegal substances. To find a meeting near you, Click Here.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) can help whether you’ve attempted suicide, or have lost someone to suicide. Now you can help prevent it. To get help, Click Here.