By Linda Geist
he time between harvest and holidays can be among the most stressful months of the year for farmers and their families.
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch wants farmers and their families to know that they don’t have to face stress alone. Help can be a phone call away.
“Two telephone numbers with only three digits each – 911 and 988 – can save lives,” says Funkenbusch. “Most are familiar with the emergency number of 911, but the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number also is an emergency number for those who need immediate help.”
English- and Spanish-speaking professionals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Translation services are available in 240 languages.
Source : missouri.edu