When you feel better, you farm better.

 

Farming is one of the toughest and most rewarding jobs on the planet—and its ups and downs can affect the whole family.

For Farm Families in Illinois and Iowa, the Farm Family Wellness Alliance provides free, confidential support from skilled professionals who can help with a wide range of life events. Families can access one-on-one coaching and counseling, including ongoing counseling sessions, to help manage anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, and more. Personal Assistance Services also has many other resources to support a wide variety of life needs. Some examples include health and nutrition, tobacco cessation, organization and time management, education, career and retirement planning, childcare, and elder care.

Services are available by phone, text, live chat, or app. Farm Families in Iowa and Illinois may call 1-833-999-FARM or visit farmfamilywellness.com  to learn more and access the full range of pre-paid, confidential services from PAS.  Get access to mobile apps for ongoing, on-the-go resources and support, plus downloadable resources, financial tools, legal forms, and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Access Services?
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Services are available by phone, text, live chat, or app. Farm Families in Iowa and Illinois may call 1-833-999-FARM or visit farmfamiliywellness.com  to learn more and access the full range of pre-paid, confidential services from PAS.  Get access to mobile apps for ongoing, on-the-go resources and support, plus downloadable resources, financial tools, legal forms, and more.

 

What is the Farm Family Wellness Alliance?
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The Farm Family Wellness Alliance was established in 2020 in Iowa to pilot services provided by Personal Assistance Services (PAS) to farm families in Iowa. The FFWA was expanded to Illinois in 2021. This initiative was started as a way to provide greater access to confidential, ongoing counseling sessions to help manage anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, and more.

Who Are the Farm Family Wellness Alliance Partners?
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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach was an essential partner in launching the program and creating awareness about the services provided in Iowa.

Personal Assistance Services is an organization with a long history of helping people through various life needs and events and is free of charge to Farm Families in Illinois and Iowa.

Iowa Farm Bureau is a Program Sponsor and Marketing Partner.

The Alliance Partners

Farm Family IL and Iowa

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if your organization is interested in partnering with us as we work to build and scale this solution for farm families, please contact us.