Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
2732 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
376 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
1606 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
419 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
504 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
1902 |
Last summer, the Warren County Extension Office conducted the BARN dinner theater to Bring Awareness Right Now to Mental Health in the rural community. It was such a successful event; the Warren County Extension Council initiated a follow-up program dedicated to mental health awareness called Harvest Festival. Agents, council members, and community partners worked together to host an event filled with educational information and health screenings for participants.Sixty people attended the event ...
