Healthcare/Medicaid preservation I don't find one particularly on your list. The areas that stand out to me the most is the youth. Youth and adult blending. The senior center has so many restrictions on them right now, from covid to building use codes, staff and funds. Creating an education group of community members who communicate one on one with youth will benefit and maybe find some families falling through the poverty cracks. What money and efforts have been in place in the past are not working, or this community questionnaire would not be needed. Raising awareness about racial discrimination Public transit/increased bus routes Public transit/increased bus routes Raising awareness about racial discrimination Healthcare/Medicaid preservation Health / Healthcare Mental health services Mental health services Elderly/caregiver relief services Mental health services Mental health services Mental health services Not readily available A lot of the time the reason why people don't work is because there is no bus system in Milton Freewater number 1 number 2 also is because they don't have a vehicle to get to and from work, so they go to the next best thing People seem to really be focusing on this issue. If you are sick or disabled and untreated, you are not able to make money. Tell us why you selected what you did Mental and physical health are greatly affected by generational trauma and adverse childhood experiences. We need a healthcare system attuned to the long-term health effects and coordinated to treat the whole person, family, and system of care. Mental health needs have increased exponentially during the pandemic. These services need to be available to anyone needing them. Because like myself I am in desperate need of caregiving resources for my husband but have only ran into dead ends Mental health is a huge factor in an individual’s ability to obtain and maintain gainful employment and as such we need to continue working on increasing mental health resources and access in our community. This is one of my paramount concerns. Transferring care from Lifeways to Morrow County is going to be a good thing... unfortunately there's been a bad rap with Lifeways in the community and they haven't worked well with the hospital or law enforcement, and I'd love to see that change! Elderly/caregiver relief services Both of these are important. I know several people who need caregiver services but are unable to get them, this can contribute to mental health problems. There are not enough low-cost, no cost mental health options. My insurance provides limited mental health coverage with a $40 copay per visit: not affordable. When people are unemployed and struggling their mental health becomes an issue and many turn to drugs and drink. Mental health services need more funding and availability. Elderly/caregiver relief services CAPECO | Community Needs Assessment Report | 2021 330
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