AgriSafe Launched New Behavioral Health Provider Directory
Agricultural operators and their rural teams can now locate specialized mental health services via a new nationwide directory.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Agriculture
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AgriSafe has introduced the AgriStress Provider Directory to connect rural residents and farmers with behavioral health professionals. The initiative, supported by CoBank and the Farm Credit Council, provides search capabilities for both in-person and telehealth services.
Why it matters
Operators in the agricultural sector often face challenges in identifying culturally competent care; this resource directly addresses that access gap. The directory follows recurring requests from health professionals for clearer pathways to engage with agricultural communities.
More than 3,800 health professionals have completed the AgriSafe Farm Response training, a program now recognized by the Suicide Prevention Resource Center's Best Practice Registry. The new directory allows users to filter by location and service type to address specific rural needs.
The players
AgriSafe
A non-profit organization focused on providing health and safety resources and specialized training for agricultural workers and their families.
CoBank
A cooperative bank serving agribusinesses and rural infrastructure providers across the United States.
Farm Credit Council
A national trade association representing the member-owned lenders that comprise the Farm Credit System.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
A federally funded organization that maintains a registry of evidence-based programs for mental health and suicide prevention.
The details
The AgriStress Provider Directory functions as a searchable database where users can identify behavioral health experts based on their location and specific service needs. By including both in-person and telehealth options, the tool aims to bridge the gap in specialized care for the agricultural sector. The platform was developed with support from industry partners including CoBank and the Farm Credit Council to ensure better integration between providers and the farming community.
Timeline
Dr. Tara Haskins discussed the initiative on September 24, 2026.
AgriSafe is offering free community training sessions through December 31, 2026.
Market Landscape
The integration of the Farm Response program into the Suicide Prevention Resource Center Best Practice Registry signals a move toward standardizing rural-specific behavioral health care. This effort mirrors a broader industry trend of industry-backed initiatives filling infrastructure gaps in rural areas.
Business owners should review the AgriStress Provider Directory to familiarize their leadership teams with available regional mental health resources. Operators can also utilize the free community training sessions available through the end of 2026 to improve staff support capabilities.
The takeaway
Effective rural health strategy requires matching specialized training with actionable referral pathways. Operators should bookmark the directory for future use and check the current schedule to register for free training opportunities before the current cycle ends on December 31, 2026.
Further reading
For more information on resource development, visit Agriculture.
More information
Access the directory and training schedules at the AgriSafe mental health resources portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by RFD-TV.
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