Substance Use & Mental HealthMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
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). |
1853 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language. |
942 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery. |
434 |
Number of individuals who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy. |
461 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming. |
563 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns. |
1742 |
Stories
Pickleball 101
Describe the Issue or Situation. - The connection of substance use to mental health concerns has been expressed more prominent that ever. Maranda Brooks of Fayette County wanted to find a unique way to address the mental health concern in the substance use/recovery population. Pickleball has emerged as a valuable tool in supporting individuals in recovery, offering a combination of physical activity, social interaction, and cognitive engagement that can significantly enhance rehabilitation effor...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
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