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| 4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4063.1) | 50 |
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) | 40 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 4063.4) | 89 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 4063.5) | 16 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 4063.6) | 30 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
Author: Paula Tarry
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
A Barren County Mother approached the 4-H Agent about wanting her daughter to participate in the 4-H program. The child is 9 years old but had the intellectual disability of a 6 year old with Autism, ADHD and Asperger’s Syndrome of being non-social and non-verbal. She is Homeschooled and has no other social interaction except Church. I consulted with State Specialist and placed the child in the 4-H Cloverbud Club. Barren County is very fortunate to have fantastic Cloverbu
