The AgriStress HelpLine is a free, 24/7 hotline for Oregon's agricultural and forestry communities, including farmers, ranchers, fishermen, foresters, and their families. Call or text: (833) 897-2474. Helpline operators are trained to understand the unique stressors and situations of agriculture, forestry, and fishing. All calls are answered within 30 seconds.
The AgriStress Helpline is here for the agricultural community, dedicated to serving farming, ranching, fisheries and forestry communities.
- It is available 24/7 by call or text to 833-897-2474.
- All calls are answered within 30 seconds.
- All callers are screened, and intervention occurs for people at imminent risk. Others are offered relevant resources.
- All callers are offered 24-hour follow-up calls, also through the Helpline.
- Quick glimpse at the AgriStress Helpline (English, Spanish)
AgriStress Toolkit
The AgriStress Toolkit provides you with the tools needed to spread the word about this valuable resource for those working in agriculture, forestry, and fishing.
We hope that individuals, organizations and community groups will download the materials in this toolkit and to get the word out about AgriStress in Oregon that it is OK to ask for help.
Download posters
These 8 1/2" x 11" AgriStress Helpline posters are available to download to post or distribute. Additional poster images are available in the tab section at the end of the page.
How to use our AgriStress for Oregon Social Media tools to reach more people:
- Change your cover photo on Facebook or other social media sites.
- Change your profile photos on Facebook and/or Instagram.
- Publish posts on Facebook and/or Instagram.
- Reach out to local, state and national media outlets to share information about the campaign.
Download the AgriStress Helpline logo
AgriStress – Social Media Caption and Hashtags
- If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a crisis, help is available 24/7. Call or text the free and confidential AgriStress Helpline at 833-897-2474.
- The helpline is dedicated to serving farming, ranching, fisheries and forestry communities. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with the national AgriSafe Network to bring the helpline to Oregon.
- #AgriStress #AgriStressOregon #AgriStressHelpline #mentalhealth #oregonagriculture #oregonfisheries #oregonforestry #oregonag #farmlife
AgriStress Social Media Kit
You are welcome to use the images below on your social media platforms. Additional images and resources are available in the tab section below.
We want to support your efforts to promote the AgriStress Helpline throughout Oregon.
More print and digital materials
For more information or suggestions on how to use toolkit content, or to order available printed materials, please email to our OSU Extension office.
Below are some additional print and digital materials available for downloading.
Coffee Hour Podcast - AgriStress Discussion
Check out the Coffee Hour Podcast with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman - A discussion about the AgriStress Helpline for Oregon (833-897-2474). The program features Oregon Project Director Kaycee Headley and Allison Myers, OSU College of Health Associate Dean for Extension and Engagement.
- Additional resources
- Social Media Resources
- More posters to download
- Business Cards
- Related OSU Extension projects
Additional resources
The 2-sided fact sheet below is available in Spanish and English:
- Mental Health and the Impact on Wellness for Farm Families
- Salud Mental y el Impacto en el Bienestart: De las Familias de Agricultores
Stressful events for agricultural populations might include:
- Change in farm policies
- Chemical exposure
- Financial concerns (ie: equipment purchases, borrowing for farm operations, mortgages or rent, insurance)
- Loss of crop or livestock
- Personal or family concerns (ie: death of someone close, illness, marital relationships, family demands)
- Weather
- Work-related injuries
We created additional social media posts with images that specifically focus on forestry, fishing, farming, and ranching. Access the complete social media portfolio.
Sample Social Media Caption and Hashtags
Platforms: Facebook/Instagram
If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a crisis, help is available 24/7.
Call or text the free and confidential AgriStress Helpline at 833-897-2474.
The helpline is dedicated to serving farming, ranching, fisheries and forestry communities. Oregon State University Extension Service partners with the national AgriSafe Network to bring the helpline to Oregon.
#AgriStress #AgriStressOregon #AgriStressHelpline #mentalhealth #oregonagriculture #oregonfisheries #oregonforestry #oregonag #farmlife
Sample Social Media Caption and Hashtags (Spanish)
Si usted o alguien que conoce está atravesando dificultades o se encuentran en una crisis, hay ayuda disponible 24/7.
Llame o mande un texto a la línea de ayuda gratuita y confidencial AgriStress al 833-897-2474.
La línea de ayuda se dedica a servir a las comunidades agrícolas, ganaderas, pesqueras y forestales. El Servicio de Extension de Oregon State University colabora con la red nacional AgriSafe para traer a la línea de ayuda a Oregon.
#AgriStress #AgriStressOregon #LíneadeAsistenciaAgriStress #SaludMental #AgriculturadeOregon #PesqueríasdeOregon #SilviculturadeOregon #VidaAgrícola
We created additional posters in Spanish and English with images that specifically focus on forestry, fishing, farming, and ranching. Access the complete poster portfolio.
Business cards
To order business cards or other available printed materials, please contact email to our OSU Extension office.
