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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


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





1087 - Substance Use & Mental Health
1087.1) 0

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

1087.3) 0

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

1087.5) 30

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

1087.7) 30

Number of individuals who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy.

1087.9) 30

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

1087.11) 0

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



Success Stories

Comprehend Recovery Center: Growing Plants and Expanding Horizons

Author: Lorin Fawns

Major Program: Substance Use & Mental Health

Mason County Recovery Garden Success Story 2024 Growing SeasonTitle: Comprehend Recovery Center: Growing Plants and Expanding HorizonsByline: Macy Fawns, Mason County Horticulture Agent Kentucky faces significant challenges with substance use disorders, and recovery centers are a critical first line of support. Comprehend Recovery Center is one of 500 such facilities in the state. Comprehend offers intensive outpatient programming (IOP) for adults in Mason County. Over the course of the yea

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