Need help now?

People often don’t get the help they need simply because they don’t know where to begin. If you are dealing with thoughts of depression or anxiety talk to your primary care physician and ask about available mental health services. If you don’t have a doctor, here are some resources you can use and services you can reach out to.

911 for an Emergency

If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by dialing 9-1-1.

Farm Stress Teletherapy Program

MSU Extension has partnered with Pine Rest Mental Health Services to connect farmers experiencing stress to teletherapy options with therapists and counselors who understand agriculture and farm life. Find out more today.

Suicide Prevention Resources

Call or text the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at “988”
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 then press 1 (website also has a chat option)
Learn the facts: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – About Suicide

Michigan Resources

If you are experiencing symptoms of depression or have suicidal thoughts, reach out for help:

Call a suicide prevention hotline:
- Michigan Suicide Coalitions & Crisis Lines
Michigan 211
- Michigan 2-1-1 is an easy way to connect with help of all kinds, right in your community. Need help with food, housing, or paying bills? Need support in a family crisis or community disaster? We’re here for you. Any time. All the time. Just call, text, or search online and we’ll get you connected.
Easterseals MORC
- Telehealth & in-person sessions for farmers and farm families in Michigan.
- Call 1.800.75.SEALS or visit their website to learn more.
Man Therapy
- Man Therapy is a free, online wellness resource for men and their loved ones to go and access all things related to men's mental health and well-being.
Reach out to a loved one – talk about how you are feeling
Talk to your friends, trusted confidant, or medical provider

Contact Us

Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa

Dairy Extension Educator
paolabs@msu.edu
970-888-1356
Ron Bates

Agriculture & Agribusiness Institute Director
batesr@msu.edu
517-432-7693
Roger Betz

Farm Business Management Educator
betz@msu.edu
517-230-0110
Corey Clark

Farm Business Management Educator
clarkcr@msu.edu
Florencia Colella

Farm Business Management Educator
colellaf@msu.edu
Cheryl Eschbach

Health & Nutrition Institute Director
cheryl@msu.edu
517-353-1898
Karen Fifield

Food Safety Educator
fifield@msu.edu
989-785-8016
Philip Kaatz

Field Crops Educator
kaatz@msu.edu