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The Clark County Health
Department offers various programs for the community and schools such as:
· Reducing
the Risk Classes which include: building
skills to prevent pregnancy, STIs, and HIV. This is a 16 session curriculum taught to Clark County High School
Students.
Hygiene
Class- This is a one session
class taught to 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6thgraders in the Clark County Public School System.
Bullying
and Suicide Prevention Presentation is a 1 hour session that is currently taught to Clark County
High School Students. This presentation
can be offered to other grade levels and to the community at no charge.
Youth
Mental Health First Aid Training- This training teaches individuals how to identify, understand,
and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in adolescents. This training is offered to the school system
as a 6 hour training. This training is
offered to other organizations as an 8 hour training. The AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience
in Education) Grant has made it possible for the Clark County Health Department
to offer this training at no charge at this time.
Freedom From Smoking Program was created by The
American Lung Association and is taught by Clark County Health Department. It helps you develop a plan action that leads
to your quit day. You will also receive
the support you need to remain smoke-free for life. Classes are 1 ½ hours once per week for 8 weeks.
The Clark County Health Department offers additional class topics,
please contact the Health Department at (859)744-4482 for more information.
*These class offerings are available to private schools as well*
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