Farm Bureau realizes that it’s been a rough couple of years between overreaching regulations, severe weather during planting/harvesting season, unsteady markets, and pandemic pressures. We also recognize that the most important asset of your operation, business and home is you. It’s critical to take care of yourself in order to continuing growing all of those things and we want to be here to help. This is why we are so excited to announce your Farm Bureau has recently partnered with BetterHelp – the world’s largest therapy provider – in extending an additional layer of support to our members and their loved ones by providing access to professional counseling anytime and anywhere.

From the comfort of your home to the busy days in the tractor seat, we are providing this extra member benefit to improve the lives of our members. Through this new benefit, members will be able to receive one free month of counseling to use in 2022. If you need more than a month, you will be able to continue for 15% off your monthly BetterHelp sessions. Through this month you will be able to get unlimited access to messaging with your counselor and weekly phone/ video sessions. The BetterHelp system partners you up with a counselor who meets your needs by taking a short assessment. If your counselor isn’t the right fit for you, then you can switch counselors at any time for no cost and without any questions. 

You should be receiving an email from BetterHelp inviting you to access the service, including a unique link for you to create an account.

Below are some FAQs about this new benefit. Feel free to reach out to us for further clarifications at any time. Your information will be kept confidential and safe with our team.

FAQs:

What is BetterHelp?

BetterHelp is the largest online counseling platform worldwide, changing the way people get help with facing life’s challenges by providing convenient, discreet, and affordable access to a licensed therapist. BetterHelp makes professional counseling available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone.

Who are the counselors?

Counselors on BetterHelp are licensed, trained, experienced, and accredited psychologists (PhD / PsyD), marriage and family therapists (LMFT), clinical social workers (LCSW / LMSW), or licensed professional counselors (LPC). All of them have a Masters Degree or a Doctorate Degree in their field. They have been qualified and certified by their state’s professional board after successfully completing the necessary education, exams, training and practice. While their experience, expertise and background vary, they all possess at least 3 years and 2,000 hours of hands-on experience. 

Will my county Farm Bureau know that I am getting counseling?

No. Farm Bureau will not know which members are receiving counseling and will not have any access to your counseling or other personal data. You can also select an anonymous username and use your personal email when you sign up.

How can I get this benefit?

The biggest thing we will need from our members is their email address so that way BetterHelp can send you your unique link. In order to keep things confidential, we are asking that all members update their information at this time so please call the office to update your address, spouse and dependent information, your email address, and whether or not you would like to enroll in our new auto-renewal membership program. 

Additional questions? Contact BetterHelp at: [email protected]

Please expect an email from BetterHelp in your inbox soon. You will have to access your benefit through the link provided in the invite email.

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Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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