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Native Connections Program Community Needs Assessment 2024-2025

This survey is designed to assess the behavioral health needs of Native American youth up to age 24 within the greater Seminole Tribe of Florida Community. Your responses will guide the development of culturally appropriate and effective programs to support the mental health and well-being of Native youth in your community under the Center for Behavioral Health's Native Connections Program. Your responses are voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential.
1.What is your reservation affiliation?(Required.)
2.What is your tribal affiliation?(Required.)
3.What is your age?(Required.)
4.What is your gender?(Required.)
5.Do you identify as LGBTQ+ or Two-Spirit?(Required.)
6.Are you currently:(Required.)
7.What is your highest level of education completed?(Required.)
8.How connected do you feel to your culture?(Required.)
9.How important is your Native identity to you?(Required.)
10.Do you feel pressure to balance your Native identity with mainstream culture?(Required.)
11.In general, how would you rate your mental health?(Required.)
12.How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed?(Required.)
13.Have you ever experienced any of the following? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
14.If you have experienced any mental health challenges, what do you think caused them? (Select all that apply)
15.What do you believe are the main causes of mental health issues in your community? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
16.Have you ever sought help for mental health concerns?(Required.)
17.What do you think are the most effective ways to prevent suicide in your community? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
18.Have you ever used any of the following substances? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
19.If you have used substances, at what age did you first start?
20.How often have you used substances?(Required.)
21.If you have used substances, what were some of the reasons you used them? (Select all that apply)
22.Do you feel that substance use is a problem in your community?(Required.)
23.Have you or someone you know experienced trauma that has impacted your mental health and well-being? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
24.If yes, what type of trauma was experienced? (Select all that apply)
25.Have you participated in any programs or activities aimed at healing from historical trauma?(Required.)
26.What do you see as the greatest strengths in your community that support youth mental health and well-being? (Fill in your answer)(Required.)
27.What do you think are the most-pressing mental health or substance use issues facing youth in your community? (Fill in your answer)(Required.)
28.What types of programs or services do you think would be most helpful in addressing these issues? (Select all that apply)(Required.)
29.Would you be interested in being involved in developing or leading youth programs in your community?(Required.)
30.If you are interested in being involved, please provide your phone number or email so our team can reach out to tell you more.
Thank you for your time in completing this survey. Your responses will help shape programming and initiatives to support the mental health and well-being of youth in your community. If you have any questions about the survey or program, please reach out to Native Connections Program Manager Shamecca Dean at shameccadean@semtribe.com or at 954-263-9937.