How Our Kids Are Really Doing
Real numbers from San Juan County students, so we know where to focus.
Why It Matters
The SHARP Survey (Student Health and Risk Prevention) is a survey Utah students take every two years, in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It asks about things like mental health, family connection, and substance use, not to single anyone out, but to give communities like ours a real picture of how our kids are doing. The results help San Juan Counseling and our partners decide where our prevention efforts matter most.
"Strengthening our local youth, and their families."
San Juan County, By the Numbers
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Alcohol Use
Local students report drinking alcohol at less than half the statewide rate, a real strength worth protecting as they grow.
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Family Attachment
How connected local kids feel to their families, whether they can talk to a parent and feel understood, a real strength to build on..
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Parent Attitudes
Parents here are far less likely to be okay with their kids using drugs than the statewide average, a real protective factor for youth.
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Mental Health
More local students report high depressive symptoms than the statewide average, a real area the coalition is working hard to support.
"Every young person deserves to grow up safe, supported, and free."
The Full Picture
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Considered Suicide
Fewer San Juan County students report seriously considering suicide than the statewide average. That's real progress.
But progress in one area doesn't mean the work is done.
12.9% of local students say they've made a specific plan to attempt suicide, compared to 9.5% statewide.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available right now:
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
"A San Juan County where every family has the support they need before a crisis happens."
Not Sure Where to Start? Start Here.
Family meals matter
Sitting down together, even a few nights a week, is one of the strongest protective factors in the data.
Real Conversations
Kids whose parents talk openly with them are far less likely to use drugs or alcohol as they grow older.
Family Time
Staying connected as a family is one of the clearest ways to protect a kid's mental health.
"Behind every number is a family we're working to support."
Explore the Sharp Survey Data
Want to see the full data? View the complete San Juan County SHARP Survey results, or explore the statewide at sharp.utah.gov.