The Responsible Social Values Program is an interactive teaching approach to help students make and keep abstinent decisions regarding premarital sex, drugs and alcohol.  This character-based, abstinence-centered program seeks to teach children values by providing accurate information, fostering self-respect and encouraging communication between parents and children.  The Responsible Social Values Program was created to reach students in the impressionable grade and middle school years.  The program was designed to work from sixth to eighth grades.  The Responsible Social Values Program is offered to all school districts in Boyd County. 

www.americanvalues.org
www.abstinencebetterchoice.com

A Matter of Balance - Managing Concerns about Falls

A Matter of Balance is a program based upon research conducted by the Roybal Center of Enhancement of Late-Life Function at Boston University.  It is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.  This program emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls.   Lay Leader trainings are taught by Master trainers at the Ashland/Boyd County Health Department for individuals that are interested in teaching this program to groups in their community. 

http://www.healthyagingprograms.com/content.asp?sectionid=98
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/toolkit.htm
http://www.homesafetycouncil.org

Tobacco Cessation and Prevention

“Tobacco Free Academy” is a free student program sponsored by the health department through a grant from the American Lung Association and a close partnership with Kings Daughters Medical Center and ALERT.  The goal is to prevent our youth from ever taking that first dip or puff. (See attached brochure.)

Body Recall—“A Lifetime Fitness Concept”

A national program that has been proven and tested to offer easy exercise methods for all individuals.  The program is designed for adults who have diminished flexibility and muscle tone.

www.bodyrecallinc.org

Dance Aerobic Classes

www.zumba.com

Additional Programs

Longest Day of Play
Heart Adventure Challenge
Women’s Gentle Touch

Additional Classes

Oral and dental health
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Blood Borne Pathogens
Hand washing techniques
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Diabetes education and cooking classes                  

Contact:
   
Janet Fannin
JanetJ.Fannin@ky.gov
606-324-7181
    
Cathy Anderson RN
CatherineT.Anderson@ky.gov
606-329-9444  

Holly West
HollyJ.West@ky.gov
606-329-9444