Population Considerations when Implementing Rural Mental Health Programs

Rural communities implementing mental health programs may need to tailor the programs to address the different needs of specific rural populations. This section provides implementation considerations for several rural population groups.

For additional information about considerations for specific populations when implementing mental health programs, see our Rural Health Equity Toolkit, Social Determinants of Health in Rural Communities Toolkit, and Rural Suicide Prevention Toolkit.

This section includes:

• Youth
• Older Adults
• American Indian/Alaskan Native and Tribal Populations
• Women
• Veterans
• Farmers
• LGBTQ+ Populations