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Illinois Program Offers Free Mental Health Support for Farmers

7/18/2025

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Rachel Brown, a proud Mercer County High School alum, champions the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative, a vital program from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. This initiative provides essential mental health support for Illinois farm families, featuring a helpline (1-833-327-6767) that connects them to counselors offering up to six free sessions.

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Story summary

Rachel Brown, a proud Mercer County High School alum, champions the Illinois Farm Family Resource Initiative, a vital program from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. This initiative provides essential mental health support for Illinois farm families, featuring a helpline (1-833-327-6767) that connects them to counselors offering up to six free sessions.