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Gerry Friesen was diagnosed with anxiety and depression in 2004 .

The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program ( MFWP ) offers free counselling for Manitobans .

The program has now gained charitable status, opening up more funding opportunities for the organization.

The MFWP offers counselling for farmers, their immediate families, and employees.

There are three things he wants those who are struggling to know.

“Number one, you are not alone. Number two is it’s more than okay to reach out for help. And number three is there's hope and there is relief,” he said.

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