Mental health support,
education & community
for Ontario’s agricultural sector

Ontario’s ag community
faces unique challenges.
We’re here to help.

From people who live and work in agriculture to family members and friends, the agricultural community faces unique challenges that require tailored support.

At Agriculture Wellness Ontario, we foster and support the mental wellness of our agricultural community by offering a suite of programs that focus on education, support and community building.

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What we do

Our three key pillars — support, education and community — are specifically designed to
provide mental, emotional and social help to people who live and work in agriculture.

Ag worker on mobile device

Mental health counselling

Free, confidential, professional counselling is available 24/7 for farmers, farm workers, and their families. Whether you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed or just need someone to talk to, our counselling services are here when you need them — on the phone, online or in person.

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AgWO workshop in session

Workshops & training

We offer a range of free workshops designed to fit your life and your schedule. From building mental health literacy to learning practical tools for managing stress, our in-person and virtual sessions offer straightforward, farm-focused support you can put to use right away.

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Agricultural workers on a farm

Community support

No one should face tough times alone. That’s why we foster a strong support network through volunteer programs and outreach initiatives that connect people to each other — and to the help they need. Because community connection is a powerful thing.

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Our programs

Farmer Wellness Initiative

Free, unlimited mental health counselling that’s specific to the unique challenges facing people in the agricultural community. Available 24/7, 365 days a year in English, French and Spanish.

Farmer Wellness Initiative

Guardian Network

A volunteer, peer-driven community of mental health advocates that supports Ontario’s farming community, trained through full-day suicide-prevention training.

Guardian Network
Guardian Network logo

In the Know

A four-hour mental health literacy workshop designed specifically for people in the agriculture sector.

In the Know
In the Know

Growth Workshops

Short, focused sessions that bring accessible mental health education to the agricultural community.

Growth Workshops
Growth Workshops

International Agricultural Worker Wellness Program

Mental health workshops and support tailored to international agricultural workers. Currently being piloted in Windsor-Essex and Brant-Haldimand-Norfolk counties.

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International Agricultural Worker Wellness Program

40%

of Canadian producers reported they would feel uneasy about seeking professional help due to what people may think. Our goal is to reduce this stat and this stigma by opening up the conversation with our programs and resources.

2,766

members of the Ontario ag community attended a mental health workshop last year.

68%

of farmers are more susceptible than the general population to chronic stress, which can lead to physical and mental illness.
AgWO Team 2025

Meet our team

Armed with a unique blend of mental health knowledge and firsthand farm experience, our team understands the pressures, pride, and purpose that come with agricultural life.

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