Supporting Alberta’s agricultural community.
Find ready-to-share resources to help connect farmers and ranchers with mental health support.
Life on the farm or ranch doesn’t slow down.
Between early mornings, long days, unpredictable weather, and financial pressure, there’s always something demanding farmer’s attention. But farmers and ranchers, are no strangers to hard work—it’s part of who they are.
But when the weight of pushing through becomes too much, where can they reach for help?
One in four Alberta farmers feel like life isn’t worth living, yet 40 per cent feel uneasy asking for help due to the stigma. It’s not always easy to talk about mental health, but that doesn’t mean the challenges don’t exist.
How we’re supporting farmers and ranchers
Getting support shouldn’t mean leaving the farm, waiting months, or worrying about cost.
Counselling Alberta offers farm-informed counselling designed to fit your needs.
That means:
Phone, online, and in-person appointments
Flexible session times that fit your schedule
No waitlist or referral needed
No financial barriers. We never turn anyone away
No limit to the number of sessions you receive
Support from a professional who understands the demands of agriculture
Whether they’re in the field, the shop, or on their tractors, support is accessible—when and where they need it.
What makes our approach effective: Feedback Informed Treatment
Counselling Alberta uses Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT), a research-based approach that helps ensure every client receives tailored support that works. This method is why we consistently achieve the best client results. Here’s how it works:
Before each session, clients complete a brief questionnaire
Their counsellor reviews the results before each session
Sessions are tailored based on progress, concerns, and needs
How you can help
You play an important role in the agriculture community.
By sharing Counselling Alberta’s resources with your audience, you can help connect people with life-changing support.
Use this toolkit to:
Share social media posts
Include resources in newsletters or emails
Display posters in-store or at events
Hand out brochures at your office or events
Sometimes, seeing a message at the right time can make all the difference.
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In the world of agriculture, when something breaks, you fix it. You call the right person, get the right tool, and get back to work.
Your mental health deserves that same attention.
If you’ve been feeling down or stressed, help is available in-person or online through @counsellingalberta
Reach out today: www.counsellingalberta.com
Farming isn’t just a job. It’s your livelihood, your family, and your future.
That’s why @counsellingalberta has farm-informed counsellors who understand the realities and unique stressors of agriculture.
Talk to someone who gets it: www.counsellingalberta.com
@counsellingalberta understands the toll that long days, pressure, and uncertainty can take on farmers and ranchers.
That’s why they’ve made it easier to get support. With farm-informed counsellors, flexible appointment options, and no financial barriers, you can get help when and where you need it.
Learn more: www.counsellingalberta.com
Farming life can be full of challenges, but finding mental health support shouldn’t be one of them.
@counsellingalberta provides farm-informed counselling without a waitlist or financial barriers, so you can get support without travelling far.
Whether you’re in the barn, the truck, or on your tractor, support is just a call away.
Learn more: www.counsellingalberta.com
Some stress you can’t just leave at work.
@counsellingalberta farm-informed counsellors understand the overlap between work, family, and life in agriculture.
You don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out to someone today: www.counsellingalberta.com
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Frequently asked questions
Who can access support?
Anyone who lives in Alberta! There’s no referral needed, no waitlist, and no financial barriers.
What makes your counsellors ‘farm-informed?’
Our farm-informed counsellors have taken part in training through AgKnow’s Mental Health Network and the University of Alberta.
The training focuses on understanding the realities of farming life and covers topics like Alberta’s farming industry, farm culture, common stressors, and generational farm transitions — just to name a few!
Is counselling confidential?
Absolutely! Online sessions happen through Microsoft Teams, which is an encrypted, secure platform. Any information shared is kept confidential, unless there is a serious safety risk to the client or someone else.
What issues can counselling help with?
Counselling is tailored to the unique needs of clients. Some of the top reasons clients come to us are for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationships. But regardless of what a client is facing, we can help!