Information and Support

This page was published in December 2016 and some of the information may now be out of date.

More information

If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in Countryfile on 11th October, there are organisations that can help.

The Farming Community Network provides a Helpline and a free and confidential visiting service to farming people and families who are facing difficulties, including emotional issues.

Phone: 03000 111 999

Visit the Farming Community Network website

RABI - the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution - provides help and support to farmers and families within the farming community.
Phone 0800 188 4444

Visit the RABI website

In Scotland, contact The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution

Phone: 0808 1234 555

Visit the RSABI website

The Addington Fund provides homes for farming families in England and Wales who have to leave their farm and by doing so will lose their home.

Visit the Addington Fund website

Samaritans is available for anyone struggling to cope and provides a safe place to talk 24 hours a day.

Phone: 116 123

Visit the Samaritans website

PAPYRUS offer support, practical advice and information to young people considering suicide and can also offer help and advice if you’re concerned about someone you know.

Phone: 0800 068 41 41 (24/7)

Visit the PAPYRUS website

CALM, the campaign against living miserably is a suicide prevention charity that offers free, anonymous and confidential support via their helpline and webchat for anyone who is in crisis.

Phone: 0800 58 58 58

Visit the CALM website

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide exists to meet the needs and break the isolation of those bereaved by the suicide of a close relative or friend.

Phone: 0300 111 5065

Visit the Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide website