SU Ag Center Relaunches Free Teletherapy Services for Rural Communities

Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University AgCenter’s free virtual counseling program “Rural Connections for Rural Resilience,” has reopened for enrollment.

The program, which is open to adults, aims to combat alarming mental health trends by providing free teletherapy services to rural communities where access to mental health services is often limited due to geographical barriers.

According to the National Rural Health Association (NRHA), suicide rates are nearly 50% higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.

The program will run until July 15, 2026, offering eight free counseling sessions with licensed mental health professionals through a collaboration with Soundminds Counseling.

To sign up for the Rural Connections for Rural Resilience program visit, http://bit.ly/4pvD37W.  

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