Mental Health Resources

Through AHS, this service provides assessment, treatment, and follow up to individuals experiencing moderate to severe addiction and mental health concerns.

Working across the lifespan, clinicians work with individuals and families to identify goals of treatment as they relate to Addiction and Mental Health concerns.

An Alberta Approach to Farm Mental Health - AgKnow provides access to therapists who focus on resiliency in farming communities across Alberta.  AgKnow offers free therapy sessions with therapists who understand the issues impacting agriculture in Alberta. 

The Do More Agriculture Foundation is the national voice and champion for mental health in Canadian agriculture and is changing the culture of agriculture to one where all are encouraged, supported, and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing. Those working in the agriculture industry are among the most vulnerable when it comes to mental health issues.

Do More Ag has compiled a list of therapists in Alberta. Click the link below and then scroll down to the middle of the page for the provincial listings.

The Do More Agricultural Foundation provides an online platform designed specifically for individuals in the Canadian agriculture industry. This foundation operates across Canada.  In a safe, anonymous space, connect with an online mental health community who understand your unique experiences. 

https://www.domore.ag/

National Farmer Mental Health Alliance provides counselling services to farmers and their families. They also provide certified agriculture informed training to therapists and social workers as well as speaking engagements and a host of other resources and supports.

https://nfmha.ca/

They have a number of resources compiled across Canada.

Got to 'How we Help' and then 'Resources'

Amy Monea is a Therapist, Registered Social Worker and Rancher who makes her home near Carstairs, Alberta. She operates an equine facilitated counselling practice called Heard Wellness Through Horses from Rafter U7 Ranch and Wellness Centre along with providing virtual sessions and in office sessions. Rafter U7 Ranch is also a home to a commercial cow calf operation with diversification in miniature cattle. Amy grew up on a family operated dairy farm which sold the quota when she was in elementary school and transitioned to a commercial cattle mixed farming operation.

amy.monea@heardwellness.ca

403-337-0163

Wild Horse Psychotherapy offers virtual counseling for those in rural communities by making therapy sessions accessible to everyone. I provide a safe, non-judgemental therapeutic space for you to be seen and heard, where together we can work towards your personal treatment goals and self-understanding. I have a long history of working with trauma and naturally connect well with clients of all ages and backgrounds. My specialties include anxiety, depression, PTSD, interpersonal relationships, addiction, overwhelm, emotional regulation, guilt and shame, grief and loss, chronic pain, stress, sleep disturbance and more.

Sessions are 50-60 minutes and $150/session (VIDEO or PHONE ONLY)

*Most employment benefits cover psychotherapy, but it would be the responsibility of the client to submit their invoices for coverage directly. Wild Horse Psychotherapy is registered with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association (CCPA) and eligible for benefit redemption if applicable*

Their mission is to improve farmer mental health, their coping strategies, and resiliency by increasing accessibility to mental health support.

Their mission is to support the people who feed us. 

Go to their website for a link for free counselling services.