All people in Haywood County live in a compassionate community that supports mental wellness and is free of substance misuse. and 1 more...
Did not get needed mental health care or counseling in the past year
Current Value
22.8%
Definition
This is self-reported data from Haywood County adults.
Story Behind the Indicator
The "Story Behind the Indicator" helps us understand why the data on is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together. This section features from the 2025 priority-setting meeting, including direct quotes.
What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
- Access to online mental health resources
- Local involvement of the area's Managed Care Organization
- Variety of community organizations
- 988 awareness
- The percent of adults without insurance decreased (20.2% vs. 18.3%) (WNC Health Network, 2024).
What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
- Difficulty accessing care, including cost and insurance, getting an appointment, limited providers, and services for children.
- Stigma and shame
- Suicidal ideation rate
- Lack of access to basic needs, including affordable housing.
- Lack of understanding of co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
- Trauma-violence
- Lack of transportation
- Limited access to technology
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