Strong Minds, Strong Farms
Our primary focus is offering the best mental health care for those most in need. Our masters level, licensed therapists are here to help no matter your faith, background or income level. No one needing care will be turned away.
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Consistently cited by government, insurance, and other accrediting institutions as exhibiting and adhering to best practices in the mental health industry.
Strong Operations Need Healthy Farmers
Farming asks a lot of you. Long days, unpredictable weather, markets, financial pressures and responsibility for your operation and family can add up. Stress is part of agriculture—but you don't have to handle all of it alone.
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Catholic Charities provides confidential mental health counseling and substance use disorder outpatient services for farmers and their families. Services are available to people of all faiths and backgrounds, and no one is turned away because of an inability to pay.
Counseling Here Works Around the Farm
During the busy planting and harvest seasons, Catholic Charities offers extended telehealth hours, including early morning, evening and limited weekend appointments when regularly scheduled hours aren't possible.
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You can talk with a licensed therapist from home, the tractor—or wherever you have a private place and an internet connection.
A Few Ways to Take Care of Yourself During Busy Seasons
Focus on what you can control. Put your energy toward the decisions you can make today.
Protect the basics. Healthy eating, drinking water, sleep and short breaks matter, especially during long stretches in the field.
Stay connected. Make time to check in with your spouse, family, friend, pastor or someone you trust.
Pay attention to changes. If stress isn't easing or you're no longer feeling like yourself, talking with a professional can help.
When Is Stress Becoming Too Much?
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Worry that is difficult to shut off
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Trouble sleeping or constant exhaustion
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Increased frustration, anger or irritability
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Losing interest in people or things you usually enjoy
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Feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or unable to keep up
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Increasing alcohol or substance use
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Stress beginning to affect your health, relationships or daily life
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Early intervention makes a difference. Don’t wait until things reach a crisis.
You Don't Have to Carry It Alone.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. Taking care of your mental health is one more way to take care of yourself, your family and your operation.
Early mornings / Evening / Weekend Telehealth Appointments Available. Our professionals have special training and work with many farmers and their families.
Ready to Talk?
Tell us you're part of a farm family so we can help find an appointment to work with your schedule.
Complete our Contact Us form, email info@cathchar.com, or call 712.252.4547.
Additional Resources:
HELP IS AVAILABLE DAY OR NIGHT
24/7 Emergency Contact Numbers
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National Suicide & Crisis Line: Call or Text 988
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Your Life Iowa: Call 855-581-8111 for information, resources, crisis support and referrals
Our Locations
Main Office -
Sioux City
1601 Military Road,
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 252-4547
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Hours:
M, W, Th 8:00am-7:00pm,
T 8:00am-8:00pm,
F 8:30am -5:00pm
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