The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers. The lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. To learn more visit www.988lifeline.org.
Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the 8th leading cause of Death for Minnesota for 2020 with Men dying by suicide at a significantly higher rate than any other group. Jackson and Cottonwood Counties have experienced loss by Suicide in the last year.
Signs and symptoms of Depression
- Loss of interest in things once enjoyed
- Socially withdrawn
- Stopping Medication Management
- Not attending appointments
- Change in eating/sleeping patterns
- Irritable, moody, drastic change from normal character
Avera Farmer's Stress Hotline
Even those with toughened hands and hearts need someone to talk to. Extreme weather conditions. machinery breakdowns, a volatile ag environment, long hours that prevent time with family, and lowered income all cause frustration.
That's why Avera offers the Farmer's Stress Hotline where you can talk to one of our skilled. compassionate mental health professionals and trust them to help you navigate whatever you're experiencing - such as symptoms or signs of anxiety or depression.
Call the Avera Farmer's Stress Hotline - Call 1-800-691-4336 It's free, confidential, and available 24/7
Click here to visit Southwestern Mental Health Center's website