Vhi support services for Tirlán farmer shareholders continue across 2023

Tirlán recently announced it is to continue to offer farmer shareholders access to a free and confidential counselling and information service provided by Vhi Corporate Solutions.

In times of crises or emotional distress Tirlán employees, farmer shareholders and their immediate families can have peace of mind that the Support Services from Vhi’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is available 24/7 365 days a year.

The Tirlán farmer shareholders (EAP Programme) offers expert, practical assistance and emotional support for some of life’s challenges including:

• Advice on mental health challenges
• Addictions
• Financial pressures on and off farm
• Bereavement counselling
• Relationships and struggles with parenting

Speaking about the launch of the service for a second successive year, Tirlán Chairman John Murphy said: “This is a great resource for our farmer shareholders as it’s important to promote positive mental health. We’re all aware of the stresses that running a farm, like any business, can bring.

“We would hope that those who need it make good use of this counselling and information service offered through Vhi. We all need to remember that as much as we look after animal health, it is equally important to take a step back and look after ourselves as well.”

Tirlán employees and farmer shareholders also have the option to see a counsellor locally for up to six face-to-face counselling sessions and whether you decide to get in touch by phone or email, support is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In addition, support services for Tirlán farmer shareholders also provide access to a specialist information service, coaching programmes, trauma support and an interactive online portal.