SU Ag Center to continue its Free Teletherapy Services for Rural Communities
The Southern University Ag Center’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 roughly 40% to nearly 50% higher in rural areas compared to urban areas.
The program will run until July 31, 2027, offering up to eight free counseling sessions with licensed counselors through a collaboration with Positive Transformation Health Services.
To register for the Rural Connections for Rural Resilience program visit, https://form.jotform.com/252524937687067.
For additional information on the Rural Connections for Rural Resilience program contact, Jasmin Mathews, SU Ag Center’s Assistant Specialist for Public Health at jasmin_plowe@suagcenter.com.
