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





4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
4063.6) 0

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

4063.5) 0

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

4063.4) 0

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

4063.3) 0

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

4063.2) 0

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

4063.1) 542

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



Success Stories

Health Rocks Middle School 4-H Clubs

Author: Dana Anderson

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

Health Rocks! is curricula for a healthy living program targeted at young people to educate youth on the consequences of tobacco, alcohol, e-cigarette/vaping, and drug use. The program focuses on youths' decision-making philosophy. It empowers them with the self-confidence and communication skills necessary to make responsible decisions and develop the skills to resist risky behaviors. Mercer County 4-H partnered with Mercer County and Burgin Independent Schools site-based committee to offer

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