COMMUNITY FUND.
Apply to have mental health training brought to your community or workplace.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FUND
The Community Fund for Mental Health Education is proudly presented in partnership with Farm Credit Canada, and made possible through the generous support of all Do More Agriculture Foundation partners and many local businesses.
The Fund enables agriculture communities across Canada to access mental health education and literacy workshops at little to no cost. By equipping individuals with tools and training to support themselves and each other through all kinds of mental health challenges, we’re helping to build resilience and foster healthier, more connected communities in agriculture.
INTERESTED IN BRINGING A FREE MENTAL HEALTH WORKSHOP TO YOUR COMMUNITY?
We welcome applications from agricultural communities and small businesses across Canada. Community groups, municipal governments, agricultural associations, faith groups, service groups, and other community champions interested in leading action for mental health in your rural agricultural community are welcome to apply.
COMMUNITY WORKSHOP OPTIONS.
Talk Ask Listen
Talk Ask Listen was created by The Do More Agriculture Foundation and has since been delivered to over 2,413 individuals since the program's inception in 2019.
There are several workshops that focus on mental health training, however primary producer feedback from year one of the Community Fund indicated there was a gap between general mental health education, & mental health education that was specific to the unique needs and experience of our Canadian agriculture producers.
Talk Ask Listen is delivered exclusively by a network of mental health professionals recruited & trained to deliver the workshop, all of whom have lived agriculture experience.
Workshop Length: 4 hours
Delivery: In-person or Virtual
Participants: Min 8
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), developed by the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Facilitated by a Certified Instructor, is training for people to understand the help required for a person developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. Just as physical First Aid is administered to an injured person before medical treatment can be obtained, MHFA is given until appropriate treatment is found or until the crisis is resolved.
The MHFA program aims to improve mental health literacy and provide the skills and knowledge to help people better manage potential or developing mental health problems in themselves, a family member, a friend or a colleague.
Workshop Length: 3.5 hour sessions x 2 + 2 hours pre-work
Delivery: In-person
Participants: Min 8, Max 25
SafeTALK
SafeTALK equips people to be more alert to someone thinking of suicide and better able to connect them with further help. Using a simple yet effective model, SafeTALK empowers everyone to make a difference. The training is specific for suicide help. The program teaches participants how to reach out to someone thinking about suicide and help them keep safe by promptly connecting them to further support.
Workshop Length: 4 hours
Delivery: In-person
Participants: Min 8, Max 30
For more information on our programs and workshops, visit our Programs Page.
In The Know
In the Know is a mental health literacy program designed specifically for farmers, their families and those who are involved and/or support the agriculture sector. Through this four-hour workshop, participants will cover the topics of stress, depression, anxiety, substance use and how to start a conversation around mental well-being. The workshops are facilitated by one of CMHA’s mental health professionals using ‘real-life’ examples from agriculture.
Workshop Length: 4 hours
Delivery: In-person or Virtual
Participants: Min 8, Max 30
To view and register for upcoming workshops, visit our Events Page.
APPLY FOR THE COMMUNITY FUND
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis for 2025, until funds are budgeted and allocated.
THANK YOU!
The Community Fund for Mental Health Education, an initiative of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, is proudly presented in partnership with Farm Credit Canada, with generous support from our national partners and many local businesses.
Thank you to our Funding Partners for being champions alongside us!
Your support helps us:
🌾 Raise awareness and break the stigma
🌾 Build strong, connected communities
🌾 Support research to deepen our understanding
Together, we’re cultivating the culture of agriculture—for the better.
