Intro

SWACH (Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health) is an organization serving Clark, Klickitat, and Skamania counties, including native communities and tribal lands. We promote health equity by collaborating with partners, providing healthcare access and social support, offering substance use services (including free Narcan), funding community events and organizations, and supporting whole-person health programs. Our annual Community Needs Survey, open to residents 18 and older, takes about 8 minutes to complete and is anonymous unless you provide contact information. This survey helps guide our programs, funding, and policy priorities, with results shared publicly. Your input is crucial in shaping our community health initiatives, which are funded through various sources including Medicaid innovations and state/federal funds.

If you have any questions about this survey, please reach out to heather.sheppard@southwestach.org

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* 1. What city/town do you live in?

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* 2. What are three of your communities greatest strengths?

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* 3. What are three key policy changes that could significantly improve the quality of life in your community? Consider areas such as housing affordability, healthcare access, or other pressing local issues.

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* 4. What health issue do you think needs the most urgent attention in your community?

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* 5. If you could improve one thing about healthcare access in our area, what would it be?

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* 6. How easy or difficult is it for you to find healthcare providers in our area who accept your insurance and can meet your specific health needs?

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* 7. If you've faced challenges finding appropriate healthcare providers for you and your family, what specific difficulties have you encountered?

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* 8. How knowledgeable do you feel about the current political climate and how it effects you and your communities? (slide button to desired answer)

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* 9. Are there any barriers you experience when accessing policy information/education? (Select all that apply)

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* 10. Where do you go for information and tools about policy/advocacy?

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* 11. How do you prefer to be updated about policy priorities and advocacy opportunities? (Select all that apply).

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* 12. I would like to get more involved or learn more about civic engagement opportunities in the future that will support me and my community.

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