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





4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
4063.1) 474

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) 588

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


Success Stories

Mindful Me

Author: Julia Wilson

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

Mental health is a vital part of children’s overall health and well-being; it includes children’s mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, recent studies have shown that children’s mental health has been negatively affected over the past few years from social media and the Covid-19 pandemic.  Learning to be mindful has had a positive effect on children’s mental health. In order to help children improve their men

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