Extension
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| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 200 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 100 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 200 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 30 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Author: Trent Adkins
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
It is no secret that gardening and other home horticulture activities can serve as a great outlet for individuals with disabilities, mental health difficulties and behavioral issues. The Sunrise Children’s Program Cumberland Adventure Program (CAP), is located in Bronston, KY. The Cumberland Adventure Program uses therapeutic outdoor adventures experiences and clinical intervention to assist boys who suffer from behavioral or emotional issues. Many of the boys come from backgro
Author: Bethany Wilson
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
In Pulaski County's 2018 Community Assessment, substance abuse treatment ranked as important to very important to the 609 respondents. Sky Hope Rehabilitation Center is a 100-bed facility for women with drug addictions. Pulaski County has a large drug abuse problem. Gardening has been shown to have many positive effects on humans. There are physical, cognitive, social, and psychological benefits such as improvement in self-esteem, alleviation of depression, increased strength and stami
