Don’t wait. Why it’s time to use these free mental health and wellness services for farm families.

<p>It’s no big deal. I don’t have time. Someone else needs help more than me.</p> <p>Are you creating excuses to <em>not</em> seek out mental health or wellness services?</p> <p>The Iowa Farm Family Wellness Alliance offers farm families free and confidential mental health and wellness services, from skilled professionals who understand the unique challenges of farm life.</p> <p>In Episode 104 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast, we talk with Amie Merz (an account manager and clinician with Personal Assistance Services) and Monica McConkey (a farm and ranch counselor) about those services for farm families and why folks should set aside their reservations about reaching out for help.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Resources mentioned in this episode</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>Check out the mental health and wellness services available through the Iowa Farm Family Wellness Alliance at <a href= "https://farmfamilywellness.com/">https://farmfamilywellness.com/</a>. You can also call 833-999-FARM or text 314-451-5727.</li> <li>Register for one of Iowa Farm Bureau’s upcoming <a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Take-Root">Take Root farm succession planning workshops</a>.</li> <li>Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s upcoming <a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/2022-Iowa-Farm-Bureau-Young-Farmer-Ag-Insights-Tour"> Young Farmer Ag Insights Tour</a>.</li> </ul>