Acknowledging the rise in suicide in rural communities, the Farm Family Resource Initiative at SIU Medicine is hosting a monthly virtual support group for farmers and farm family members 18 years and older who have lost a loved one.

Bonnie Landwehr, LCSW, from the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the SIU College of Medicine serves as presenter. She and her husband farm in Macoupin County.

Registration is required.

Details:
When: First Wednesday of each month, 3:40-4:30pm
Location: Online
There is no charge to participate
To register, contact Bonnie Landwehr (blandwehr54@siumed.edu) 217-757-8115
For more information, call or text 833-FARM-SOS 24/7 or email FarmFamilyResourceHelpline@mhsil.com

The Southern Illinois University School of Medicine Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development is leading the effort to build a network of support and resources for Illinois farm families. The purpose of the initiative is to provide a range of resources including a helpline to assist with farmer and farm-related issues that include mental and physical health needs. To learn more, visit siumed.org/farm.