Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Champions For A Drug Free Pendleton County 2023-24 success
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Substance Use & Mental Health

Champions for a Drug-Free Pendleton County Coalition where the Family and Consumer Science Agent participates as an executive board member. Reporting Period: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024During this reporting period, the Champions for a Drug-Free Pendleton County Coalition achieved significant milestones, engaging the community through diverse activities aimed at combating substance use and promoting overall wellness. The Coalition logged 120 outputs across several focus areas,
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Carlisle County 8th Grade Learns the Dangers of Risky Behavior
Author: Brooke Hogancamp
Major Program: Substance Use & Mental Health
The 2024 Community Needs Assessment Survey revealed that Substance Misuse Prevention and Recovery, Minimizing Youth Substance Use, and Improved Mental Health Services are among the top concerns of Carlisle County residents. Substance Misuse Disorder has been an ongoing concern in Carlisle County for many years. Research shows that substance misuse can cause permanent changes in a developing brain, potentially leading to mental health struggles and addiction disorders later in life, making it imp
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