WA to study viability of ag mental health hotline
The demanding nature of farming and ranching has highlighted a growing necessity for mental health resources, prompting the allocation of $250,000 in the Washington state fiscal budget to establish a task force dedicated to studying the need for such resources among producers.
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Rep. Tom Dent, R-Moses Lake, said he is hopeful that additional supports will be provided to agriculture professionals as the stress of their profession makes them one of the most at risk groups for suicide.
OLYMPIA — In a move aimed at supporting farmers amidst rising demands for mental health resources, the Washington state legislature allocates funds in the fiscal year 2025 budget to establish a workgroup. This group will specifically concentrate on mental health and suicide prevention within the agricultural community, aiming to address privacy and accessibility concerns.
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