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Behavioral Health Field Specialist, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Specialization: 
Mental Health, Wellness, Farm Stress
Office: 
419 16th Street SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Phone: 
Direct 330-365-8160
Biography: 

Bridget Britton, MSW, LSW, is the Behavioral Health Field Specialist in the Agriculture and Natural Resources program area for The Ohio State University serving Tuscarawas County and around the state of Ohio. She is a graduate of Mount Vernon Nazarene University with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from Azusa Pacific University. Bridget’s primary focus is supporting the farm stress initiative and bringing awareness to those in agriculture about the importance of how stress can impact a person. She works daily to try to break down the barriers and stigma that keeps rural Ohioans from seeking mental health treatment. She works to educate every person on spotting the warning signs and symptoms of mental health challenges and how to be a support to someone in need. Bridget is trained to teach Adult, Youth, and Teen Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), and Trauma Informed Care. More resources on farm stress can be found at go.osu.edu/farmstress. Bridget enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She loves reading fiction books and swimming for self-care.