Rural Resources
Coming from a rural or remote area is a unique cultural experience with unique needs and considerations. This is not limited to those in agriculture but includes farmers, hunters, Indigenous Peoples, people with refugee histories, and many others living on the land away from cities. This area also includes those who move to rural, remote, or very remote places for work (e.g., RCMP members and their families, oilfield workers, etc.). Dr. Friesen comes from a rural and remote location and has studied this topic extensively. She is currently located in a remote northern location. Dr. Friesen is an AgKnow approved provider!
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Rural Mental Wellness Toolkit
Stigma-free mental health tools.
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AgKnow
Culturally-sound supports and resources for Alberta Farmers.
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Rural Mental Health Network for Albertans.
Mental health resources to build up rural communities.
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Rural Minds
Mental health resources (American)
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Indigenous Highlight - Stigma Free Mental Health
Indigenous Peoples are deeply connected to the land and form a significant amount of Canada's rural and remote population to this day.
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Bison & Reconciliation
Bison hold deep meaning for many people and especially so for Indigenous Peoples. Dr. Friesen grew up in a place named after bison and this is a special topic for her.
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Making Rural Communities Home
A guide and toolkit for newcomers.
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RCMP Members & Families in Isolated Posts: A Story of Lived Experience
Check out the article titled: Coming in from the Cold. This is an area Dr. Friesen supports regularly.
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Isolated Workers
"Protecting the mental health of isolated workers." For example, with regards to those going to rural or remote areas, this includes truck drivers, oilfield workers, social workers, teachers, first responders, etc.