Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
2911 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
21132 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
1158 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
1123 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
915 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
42304 |
In a Campbell County Key Informant Interview, Judge Karen Thomas, Campbell County District Court Judge, pointed out to Ronda Rex, Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences Education, the need for support for our youth living in substance use environments in Newport. Judge Thomas was extremely concerned about youth having a safe place where the youth could go and learn skills that would help empower them to “say NO” to substance use and propel them forward in life. She wanted something they could take...
