Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
4063.1) 25

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

4063.2) 15

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

4063.3) 15

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

4063.4) 75

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) 25

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



Success Stories

Thriving in 4-H: In Their Own Words Series…Part 4 of 4

Author: Lena Mallory

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

The 4-H Thriving Model is the science-grounded in practice that describes the “magic” of 4-H.  This model takes the science to explain the growth/thriving  process of youth because of their 4-H involvement.   Moving from the Developmental Context (4-H Programs) to Youth Thriving (Social, Emotional and Cognitive Learning) to Development Outcomes (Positive Youth Development) to Long-Term Outcomes.    The 4-H Thriving Model is best envisioned through w

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