The Rural Mental Health Crisis
There’s a silent epidemic that is having a devastating impact on rural communities throughout America.
Compared to people who live in urban areas, rural Americans have both higher rates of depression and higher suicide rates. That’s because people living in rural areas are often confronted with unique barriers to mental health.
Upcoming local Grange meetings where this important topic will be discussed:
Clifton Springs Grange
March 31, 2023—8 PM
At the Clifton Springs Library Meeting Room
1 Railroad Avenue, Clifton Springs, NY.
For more information call 315-462-3067 or Email croubr@ottcmail.com
Jeff Winton, Rural Minds Founder and Chairman, and Sarah McCumiskey, LMHC, will present information on this topic and how you can help solve the crisis.
In this presentation, New York State dairy farmer and Rural Minds Founder and Chairman Jeff Winton:
Shares a lived experience of confronting mental illness in rural America
Highlights some important statistics that affect mental health in rural communities
Talks about the major barriers and challenges rural Americans face in seeking help and accessing mental health services
Discusses the stigma around mental illness in rural communities and ways to help overcome it
Provides resources and supports that are available.
Sarah McCumiskey, LMHC—Personal Consultant, NY FarmNet
Shares information about the Cornell Based NY FarmNet program for NY Farmers, farm families or agribusiness employees
Click here to visit the Growing Hope Together Suicide Awareness and Prevention page, a partnership between Rural Minds and the National Grange.
