Extension
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| 4063 - Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4063.6) | 103 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
| 4063.5) | 103 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
| 4063.4) | 87 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
| 4063.3) | 76 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
| 4063.2) | 76 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
| 4063.1) | 103 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
Author: Amy Branstetter
Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
According to our recent County Extension Community Assessment, “issues related to drugs and substance abuse in Metcalfe County”. There has been a large number of youth that have started vaping at an early age. This is a gateway to other abuse issues. There is a strong need for continued substance abuse prevention and intervention in Metcalfe County. Substance use/abuse issues continue to negatively impact a number of families in our local community. To address the variety of sub
