US EditionMinnesota seeks to replace retiring ag mental health counselor
- Minnesota seeks a new rural mental health counselor to replace Ted Matthews, retiring at the end of June 2025, to serve the agriculture community statewide.
- The need arises amid a farm economy downturn causing increased stress and higher demand for mental health services and advocacy across the state.
- Currently, two experienced counselors and a group of 12 farm advocates provide free, confidential counseling and support through various means including in person and online.
- Cheryal Hills said the hope is to fund a third specialist, but budget uncertainty and a projected state deficit make this contingent on the 2025 budget negotiations.
- Minnesota officials remind farmers that help is available via the Farm and Rural Helpline and advocates, emphasizing timely assistance despite economic and policy uncertainties.
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Minnesota seeks to replace retiring ag mental health counselor
Minnesota funds the cost of two counselors who provide mental health counseling to the agriculture community across the entire state, free of charge. Region 5 Development Commission executive director Cheryal Hills describes the two rural mental health counselors as gems who "bleed rural." Those tasked with being available to those in the agriculture community going through times of crisis seven days a week include Ted Matthews, who has worked i…
Minnesota seeks to replace retiring agricultural mental health counselor
Minnesota funds the cost of two counselors who provide mental health counseling to the agriculture community across the entire state, free of charge. Region 5 Development Commission executive director Cheryal Hills describes the two rural mental health counselors as gems who "bleed rural." Those tasked with being available to those in the agriculture community going through times of crisis seven days a week include Ted Matthews, who has worked i…
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