Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth DevelopmentMajor Program

2027

Total Hours

Contributed.

26397

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

0

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

644

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

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

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Safe and Sober Prom

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, alcohol is the most abuse substance among adolescents in the United States. As the end of the school year approaches, proms and graduations mark memorable nights in a young persons life. The Bracken County 4-H and the Bracken County FRYSC, understood that part of combating underage drinking is being open and honest about the outcomes of alcohol. The Safe and Sober Prom event is a collaboration between Bracken County 4-H, Bracke...

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Safe and Sober Prom

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