Pendleton County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1089 - Mental Health and Well-being - ANR | ||
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1089.1) | 3 |
Number of partnerships with community organizations, institutions, agencies, or individuals to address mental health and wellbeing in the community. |
1089.2) | 45 |
Number of participants who reported an increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns. |
1089.3) | 45 |
Number of participants who intend to adopt self-care strategies to improve their own mental health and wellbeing. |
1089.4) | 0 |
Number of participants who intend to adopt strategies to support or promote mental health and wellbeing in their community. |
1089.5) | 45 |
Number of participants who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in mental health and wellbeing programming. |
1089.6) | 45 |
Number of participants who adopted self-care strategies to improve their own mental health and wellbeing. |
1089.7) | 0 |
Number of participants who adopted strategies to support or promote mental health and wellbeing in their community. |
1089.8) | 45 |
Number of participants who reported behavior change as a result of participation in mental health and wellbeing programming. |
Success Stories
The PENco Hiking Club – Stepping Forward Together
Author: Lindie Huffman
Major Program: Mental Health and Well-being - ANR

The PENco Hiking Club has quickly become a cornerstone of community engagement, fostering wellness, friendship, and environmental stewardship. What began as a simple initiative to encourage locals to explore nearby trails has grown into a dynamic, collaborative program that brings together residents from across Pendleton County. Through the joint efforts of Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR), Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS), and 4-H, the club has cultivated a space where individuals of a
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