Campbell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
| 1055.12) | 80 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.11) | 0 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.1) | 125 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
Success Stories
Horticulture Therapy-Fort Thomas VA
Author: Sarah Imbus
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
On a weekly basis Campbell County horticulture department provides horticulture therapy activities at the Fort Thomas VA medical facility for veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recently began working with veterans in the domiciliary care program. Men and women in these programs are in this program for rehabilitation, recovery, health maintenance, improved quality of life, and community integration in addition to specific treatment of medical condition, mental illnesses, addi
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