Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
4063.1) 1495

Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter)
4063.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language
4063.3) 0

Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery
4063.4) 0

Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy
4063.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming
4063.6) 0

Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns


Success Stories

Truth & Consequences

Author: Stephen Conrad

Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development

Data from the last decade (The Recovery Village) shows rates of middle school substance abuse and addiction in kids as young as 11 or 12 years old have swelled across the United States. In 2015, more than 8% of 8th graders have reported using illicit drugs.  To assist in the fight to turn the tide in this area, the Boone County Cooperative Extension Service (program materials, volunteer lunch, and manpower) partnered with Boone County Schools (morning snacks, guest speakers, community volun

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