Rural Mental Health Summit

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Last Updated: Apr 14, 2025, 05:10 PM

Rural Mental Health Summit

The 2025 Rural Mental Health Summit will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at the Agricenter in Bloomington, IL. Hosted by the SIU Medicine Farm Family Resource Initiative, the event aims to bring together health professionals, faith leaders, nonprofits, and community leaders to foster dialogue, share insights, and develop partnerships to better serve rural Illinois residents.

Agenda Outline

9:00 AM | Registration 

10:00 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks

10:15 AM | Laying the Groundwork: The Current Mental Health Landscape of Rural Illinois 

11:00 AM | Seeds to Sow: Essential Information for Frontline Professional

12:00 PM | Lunch & Roundtable Discussions

1:00 PM | Successful Harvests: Positive Community Efforts Addressing Rural Mental Health & Well-Being

2:00 PM |  Evaluation and Adjournment
Thanks to the generous financial support provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Division of Mental Health

2025 Rural Mental Health Summit Flyer

Key Details:

  • Registration Fee: $40 per person
  • Deadline to Register: May 8, 2025
  • Registration Information:  Contact Events and Outreach -618-536-7751 or Register Online with the link below
  • Contact Information: Call 618-713-0759 for conference details 

This summit builds on previous events, such as the 2023 Rural Mental Health Summit, which highlighted key issues like high suicide rates among farmers, the need for flexible mental health services, peer support, and strategies for reducing stigma around mental health in rural communities.

REGISTER ONLINE