Public transit/increased bus routes Healthcare/Medica id preservation I have seen more advertising about increased stops and more bus stop locations. Owning a vehicle is very expensive. Again, very limited list that does not meet my definitions. If this is the best we can do for advocacy we are not going to make much progress. Health / Healthcare Mental health services Tell us why you selected what you did Mental health services Mental health services Elderly/caregiver relief services Mental health services Housing / Homeless Long-term shelters We have a way to go here, but efforts to reduce stigma for people struggling with mental and behavioral health conditions are needed along with increased access to services that are effective and predicable. Many people with behavioral health conditions, especially substance use disorders, have yet to actualize their full potential, but achieving it is absolutely a possibility! I don't think either is a strength of our community Limited care resources or access to assisted living or higher level of cares. A lot of talk about this area but resources are extremely limited, however I do see a slow move to better understanding that the brain is actually a part of the body - just like heart health, lung health, etc. Tell us why you selected what you did Homeless services Homeless services Homeless services Crime / Safety Too many people are being pushed into houselessness due to our economy. The worldwide pandemic has not helped this situation. Houselessness effects the individual and also community livability. We need to continue to develop affordable housing units and invest in protecting our housing infrastructure. There is a large number of homeless, when they have reliable shelter they may be less of an expense for the social service/helping agencies Seems to be more organized efforts but again if you continue to just provide "handouts" we are not getting to the root causes. Tell us why you selected what you did Mental health training for law enforcement officers Reentry programs Mental health training for law enforcement officers Mental health training for law enforcement officers Re-entry includes diversion in my response here. We cannot arrest our way out of community problems. People need pathways to independence and self-sufficiency. Everyone needs mental health training! Not sure how much of this is actually going on but I do see a shift in understanding of mental health issues for law enforcement. I think this is a plus in our community. CAPECO | Community Needs Assessment Report | 2021 340
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