In this episode, Jake and Josh interviewed Ashley Yaugher, a Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor of Health & Wellness at Utah State University Extension for Carbon & Emery Counties. Ashley was incredibly informative about the impact of substance use in our rural communities, particularly opioids. She also spoke to us about the overlap between substance use and mental health. Resources that Ashley mentions are linked below. A full transcript of this podcast is available here.

Farm Town Strong, excellent information and resources for opioids and help for farmers: https://farmtownstrong.org/

American Psychological Association, Farmer Stress and resources: https://www.apa.org/events/farmer

Farm Crisis Center, information for stressful times and disaster related resources: https://farmcrisis.nfu.org/

Farm State of Mind, additional mental health resources, signs of stress/how to help someone, and information: https://www.fb.org/land/fsom

SAMHSA website, includes how to find resources/treatment and crisis lifeline information: https://www.samhsa.gov/

USU Extension HEART website: https://extension.usu.edu/heart

If you are experiencing stress, mental health concerns, or suicidal thoughts, or if you know someone who is, please contact these resources. As always, if it is an emergency, dial 911.

Crisis Lines

Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

Crisis Response Network 1-800-203-CARE (2273)

SafeUT 833-372-3388 or download their app to use the chat feature

If you need help finding a mental health provider, here are some ways to get started:

Contact the person’s health insurance provider and ask about mental health professionals that are within the network.

Psychology Today Service Finder: On this website, you can search for therapists, psychiatrists, treatment centers and support groups in your area. www.psychologytoday.com/us

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Here, you can find general information about mental health services in your area.

findtreatment.samhsa.gov/

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

At this website, you can find health centers that offer more affordable options for people that do not have health insurance.

https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This website can help if you have questions about insurance coverage for mental health.

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/mental-health-parity/mental-health-and-addiction-insurance-help/index.html

Thanks for listening to the Ag Wellness podcast – be well!