McMinn & Meigs County Community Needs Assessment

As you read each of the items below, please rate how significant a problem you believe it is in our community. Place an X in the box that best expresses your opinion about each issue. All questions are required.

  Very Significant Significant Somewhat Significant Not Significant Unsure
1.1 Lack of affordable health care
1.2 Shortage of transportation
1.3 Lack of sufficient services for those with metnal illness
1.4 Lack of after school and summer youth activities
1.5 Lack of affordable housing
1.6 Teen pregnancy
1.7 Feeling unsafe when going out or leaving your home
1.8 Lack of services for people with physical disabilities
1.9 Lack of services for people who are HIV positive
1.10 Overweight/obesity issues
1.11 Alcohol and substance abuse problems among teens
1.12 Sexual assault and rape
1.13 Lack of affordable health insurance
1.14 Lack of services for people with mental retardation
1.15 Isolation and loneliness of the elderly
1.16 Difficulties earning a living and making ends meet
1.17 Homelessness
1.18 Child abuse and neglect
1.19 Lack of affordable childcare
1.20 Sexually transmitted diseases
1.21 Alcohol and substance abuse problems among adults
1.22 Lack of appropriate parenting skills
1.23 Lack of job training and continuing education opportunities
1.24 Hunger and malnutrition
1.25 Lack of affordable dental care
1.26 Domestic violence and abuse
1.27 Lack of services for children with learning disabilities
1.28 Lack of home health care programs
1.29 High school drop-out rate
1.30 Lack of educational programs for pre-school children
1.31 Juvenile delinquency
1.32 Teen suicide
1.33 Low birth weight infants/infant death rates
1.34 Discrimination against people who are thought of as different
1.35 Shortage of recreational facilities or programs
1.36 Illiteracy
1.37 Unemployment or underemployment
1.38 Tobacco use (all types)
1.39 Unsafe school environment/bullying
1.40 Lack of counseling and support services for people in crisis such as separation, divorce, or death of a loved one
1.41 High cost of prescription drugs

   
 
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