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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Harrison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





2023 - Substance Use Recovery - FCS
2023.1) 105

Number of partnerships with community organizations, institutions, agencies, or individuals to address substance use/recovery in the community.

2023.2) 105

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

2023.3) 73

Number of participants who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language.

2023.4) 73

Number of participants who intend to use self-care strategies to improve their recovery and/or substance refusal skills.

2023.5) 105

Number of participants who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming.

2023.6) 40

Number of participants who used self-care strategies to improve their recovery and/or substance refusal skills.

2023.7) 40

Number of participants who reported behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming.



Success Stories

Breaking the Barriers

Author: Shelley Meyer

Major Program: Substance Use Recovery - FCS

Describe the Issue or Situation.Substance use continues to be a major public health issue that affects individuals, families, and communities across socioeconomic spectrum. Despite the availability of treatment resources, significant barriers persist that hinder access to effective support and recovery services, including stigma, lack of awareness about available resources, socioeconomic challenges, and insufficient integration of mental health care. Addressing these barriers is essential for fa

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