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| 2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023.6) | 126 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
| 2023.5) | 215 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 2023.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 2023.3) | 52 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 2023.2) | 17 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 2023.1) | 52 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
Author: Brooke Hogancamp
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
The river counties of Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman and Fulton are situated along the far western boarder of Kentucky. These counties consist mostly of rural farmlands and wildlife reserves, leaving limited access to many resources available to residents of more populated areas. The number one industry in the area is agriculture, with many residents having ties to farming in one way or another. FCS & ANR Extension Agents in the four river counties saw a unique opportunity to collaborate to prov
