7/11 Flood Resources

In response to the impacts of THE July 10th flooding, here is a list of CURRENT farm and rural resources. We will keep this list updated as more resources become available and known.


FARM RESOURCES

FUNDING & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

FARM-SPECIFIC MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Farm First

  • Free access to a Farmer Peer. Peers are trained in active listening, troubleshooting, and accessing resources. You can find one by location or discipline at: https://farmfirst.org/peer-support-network

  • Free access to a counselor.  While your immediate needs are in the fields, if you need support processing your response you can access a counselor by reaching out to Eva Griffin, the Farm First Resource Coordinator.

    • During daytime working hours (8am-4:30pm M-F) call: 802-318-5538

    • Outside of daytime work hours call: 877-493-6216

    • Email Eva at evag@farmfirst.org

  • Free access to resources. On the FarmFirst website, there is a searchable database of resources that can assist you with a variety of services or accessing resources.

  • Don't forget to breathe. You can reduce the fight-or-flight response in the body by taking big inhales and longer exhales. Calming down the nervous system will enable you to make better decisions.

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Rural Vermont