Percent of Polk County residents who "always" or "usually" get needed social/emotional support
Current Value
76
Definition
Story Behind the Indicator
The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on poor mental health days 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.
What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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Multiple partners hosting gatekeeper trainings
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Community awareness events such as "Remembrance Walk"
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Mobile Crisis
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Resources within the schools
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Resource Lists/ Resource Guides
What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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Stigma
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Lack of resources
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Lack of funding
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Few peer support specialists in Polk County
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Lack of providers
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Wrap-Around Network is needed