Farmers flood stress helplines
28 February 2001
Farmers flood stress helplines
By FWi staff
ORGANISATIONS offering farmers advice and stress counselling have reported a massive increase in calls during Britains foot-and-mouth crisis.
Caroline Davies, Rural Stress Information Network director said the number of calls to her organisation has increased tenfold.
She said rural help organisations are working together to ensure more people are on hand to offer counselling and help, particularly in the hardest hit areas.
“Farming livelihoods are at stake, but there are an awful lot of people out there who really care and want to help,” she said.
If you need support or assistance, please try one of the following
| Organisation | Phone | Help offered |
|---|---|---|
Rural Stress Information Network |
024 7641 2916 (9am-5pm, weekdays) |
Puts callers in touch with local stress initiatives and organisations offering practical help |
Farm Crisis Network |
07002 326 326 (7am-10pm, daily) |
Based on local groups of volunteer farmers and church workers, who can help farming families |
Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution |
01865 727 888 (9-5pm, weekdays) |
Provides financial assistance to farmers |
Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution |
0131 333 1023 |
|
The Samaritans |
08457 909090 (24 hours a day) |
Offers emotional help and support |
Salvation Army Agricultural Chaplain |
01270 522397 or 07967 559594 (24 hours a day) |
Keith Ineson, from Cheshire, is available to help around-the-clock |
National Pig Association |
01379 742091 (day), 01449 711250 (night), 0585 594144 (mobile) |
Jean Turnbull will offer advice and support to all people caught up in the crisis |
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