Extension
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| 1088 - Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1088.1) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
| 1088.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 1088.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 1088.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 1088.5) | 0 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 1088.6) | 89 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
During the summer of 2021, an email blast was sent out to various agents asking if they would be interested in getting trained in QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer.). This training is to bring awareness to mental health, specifically suicide, within the farming community. The Cumberland County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) agent decided it was a good fit for the county to be able to offer this programming. The ANR agent partnered with the Family and Consumer Science (FCS) agent and they j
Author: Chelsey Anderson
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
With the age increasing every year for the average farmer, the effects of COVID on mental health, and recent farming accidents across the nation, it was decided to host a farmers’ dinner theater. This event took place on March 8th, 2022 at the Cumberland County Extension Office in conjunction with the Clinton County Extension Office. The audience, which consisted of 45 from three counties, listened and watched two skits put on by local farmers that covered hearing loss, sun safety, hydrati
