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24/7 Mental Health Crisis Hotline and Support for Farmers and Ranchers.

This law establishes the National Agricultural Crisis Hotline, providing 24/7 emotional support, crisis intervention, and mental health resources specifically for farmers, ranchers, farm workers, and their families. It significantly increases funding for agricultural stress assistance programs to $19 million annually through 2028, aiming to address the high suicide rates in the farming community. Citizens in rural areas gain access to specialized, confidential care tailored to the unique stresses of agricultural life.
Key points
Creation of a 24/7 national crisis hotline (voice and text) dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder support to the agricultural population.
Reauthorization and increase of funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $19 million annually from 2024 to 2028.
Mandatory mental health training for agriculture professionals, including farm loan officers and extension agents, to better serve the community.
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Additional Information
National Agricultural Crisis Hotline Act of 2024
Print number: S 3761
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-02-07