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Have you or a family member ever served in the military?
Community Needs Survey: Veteran Services in Akwesasne, NY

Purpose of Survey: We are conducting this survey to better understand the needs of veterans and their families in our community. Your input will help shape programs, services, and support systems that truly make a difference.

Please answer the following questions honestly. All responses are confidential and will only be used for planning and improvement purposes. Please return any completed physical copies of this survey to the Mental Health Reception Desk.
Section 1: Demographic Information
1.What is your age?
2.What is your gender?
3.Have you resided in any area other than Akwesasne after your service, and if so, where?
4.What is your current employment status?
5.Do you currently receive any assistance from Veteran programs? (Check all that apply)
6.What branch of the military did you serve in?
7.What years did you serve? (From/To)
8.During your years of service, did you ever serve in combat?
Section 2: Current Needs and Challenges
9.What are the biggest challenges you currently face? (Check all that apply)
10.Are you currently receiving any veteran-specific services? (For example, are you engaged with a local American Legion or VFW organization? Do you receive VA healthcare?)
11.If not, what are the barriers you are facing to accessing services? (Check all that apply)
Section 3: Service Preferences
12.What type of services would you like to see more of in our community? (Check all that apply)
13.How would you prefer to receive information about veteran services?
Section 4: Final Thoughts
14.What is one thing you wish our community did better for veterans, service members, and their families?
15.Would you be willing to participate in a follow-up conversation or focus group?
16.Please provide any additional feedback that you may wish to address, that was not addressed in previous questions. Remember, your response is confidential, and any information provided will significantly help us in better assisting the veteran community and their families in our area.