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) |
6568 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
3656 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
4289 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
5286 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
4195 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
5096 |
According the Community Assessment conducted in 2019, Allen County community members identified these three areas of need in their community:More support for families with mental and emotional health issuesStronger parenting and relationship building skillsAvailability of substance use prevention programsIn response to these community concerns, Allen County Cooperative Extension Agents, Anna Meador and Kelly Burgess, partnered with community organizations in order to present the Strengthening Fa...
