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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Clay County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4061 - Health & Wellbeing
4061.2) 0

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in Health 4-H Programming

4061.1) 450

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in Health 4-H Programming



Success Stories

Addressing Youth Mental Health in Clay County Through 4-H

Author: Alissa Ackerman

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

Mental health challenges among youth are an increasing concern in Kentucky and across the nation. According to the Kentucky Department of Education, 16% of youth struggle with depression and anxiety, and 17% of high school students have reported having thoughts of suicide. Recognizing the urgency of these issues, both the 4-H Council and the County Extension Council identified youth mental health as a critical area of focus.In response, Clay County Extension partnered with Clay County Public Sch

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