Embrace FARM launches one-to-one mentoring programme 'Encircle'

Initiative will support farmers and families in the aftermath of a farm accident, suspected suicide, sudden trauma or fatal illness

At the launch of the new Embrace FARM Encircle programme were: Tom Canning, ACA; Aisling Meehan, agricultural solicitor; Norma Rohan, Embrace FARM; Eimear Kelly, Embrace FARM counsellor; and David Leydon, Ifac. Picture: Finbarr O'Rourke

Embrace FARM has this week launched a new one-to-one mentoring programme to support farmers and families in the aftermath of a farm accident, suspected suicide, sudden trauma or fatal illness.

Titled 'Encircle', the programme will include a countrywide panel of professional mentors covering the legal, financial, agri and emotional issues that individuals and families contend with in the aftermath of these sudden situations.