Owen County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1088 - Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR
1088.1) 0

Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter)
1088.2) 0

Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language
1088.3) 3

Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery
1088.4) 0

Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy
1088.5) 0

Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming
1088.6) 1428

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


Success Stories

You Are Never Alone

Author: Kendal Bowman

Major Program: Substance Use and Mental Health - ANR

You Are Never Alone

Nestled in rural Kentucky, you will find a tight knit farming community. According to the 2017 Agriculture Census, Owen County Kentucky had 1,308 producers. Currently nationwide, farmers have the highest rate of suicide. Farmers have demanding jobs that are often challenged by economic uncertainty, vulnerability to weather events, and isolation. Rural communities may also have limited access to healthcare and mental health services, which can make it difficult for families to receive support whe

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