Garrard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





2023 - Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS
2023.6) 20

Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns
2023.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming
2023.4) 0

Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy
2023.3) 0

Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery
2023.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language
2023.1) 0

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


Success Stories

Increasing Knowledge on Mental Health Topics in a Fun Way

Author: Kayla Lunsford

Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - FCS

Increasing Knowledge on Mental Health Topics in a Fun WayMental Health is a topic which is increasingly becoming more talked about, and for good reason. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, more Americans than ever are reporting problems with their mental health. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “In February 2021, 43.6% of adults in Kentucky reported symptoms of anxiety or depression. 22.8% were unable to get needed counseling or therapy.” To help address this need, the

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