Many sources of advice and support at hand
Many sources of advice and support at hand
ORGANISATIONS offering farmers advice and stress counselling have received a massive increase in calls during the crisis.
Rural Stress Information Network director Caroline Davies 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.
"Farming livelihoods are at stake, but there are an awful lot of people out there who really care and want to help."
If you need support or assistance, please try one of the following:
• Rural Stress Information Network 024-7641 2916 (9am-5pm weekdays)
Puts callers in touch with local stress initiatives and organisations offering practical help. See Talking Point, page 106.
• Farm Crisis Network 0700-232 6326 (7am-10pm, daily)
Based on local groups of volunteer farmers and church workers, who can help farming families.
• Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution 01865-727888 (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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