FARM RESOURCE CENTER

226 Main St., P.O. Box 87, Mound City, IL 62963
Toll free at (877) NEED FRC or (800) 851-4719; Fax: (618) 748-9622

Executive Director: Roger Hannan; Contact: Cheryl Jones - Office Manager; Hours: 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m, Monday through Friday. FRC provides 24-hour emergency phone response; Supported by: IL DHS DMH, Office of Mental Health and the Department of Public Health

Mission or Objective:
The goal of Farm Resource Center is to provide people who are in need with various types of assistance, but are not receiving it. We provide services to those who traditionally do not seek help. We provide support within the consumer's environment during times of crisis, tragedy, or devastation. Farm Resource Center provides a more "grass-roots approach" in serving our communities and those who live in them.

Overview:
Independent, not-for-profit statewide program that helps rural families and individuals through outreach mental health services.

Some of what FRC provides:
FRC provides Crisis Intervention, Stress Management, and Information and Referral services to rural individuals and families. FRC provides Stress Management presentations to community groups and outreach response to mine and plant closures. FRC responds to disasters within a community by linking with emergency services and providing outreach to those affected by the disaster.

The trained Outreach workers maintain a comprehensive list of community services available to assist the consumer in accessing appropriate agencies and programs. Also helps the consumer and their family improve their skills in stress management, understanding the patterns and problems of community and family living, and to deal with normal developmental issues, improve self-esteem, role-competency, and social functioning.

FRC was created to respond to the changing needs of the rural community, particularly the farm and coal mining industries, with regard to stress in the family and the work place. FRC provides individuals and their families services such as crisis intervention, stress management, and referral/advocacy services to assist in the changing conditions.

Eligibility: Although FRC specializes in issues related to the coal and farm industries, it services the rural community in general. Services are for any individual or farm family facing crisis; Fees: All services are free and confidential; Limitations: May be determined due to agency resources.

Revised Date:  3/02/06