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City of Elizabeth Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Survey in English

Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your voice.

The City of Elizabeth, New Jersey, is working with Iona Concepts, Inc. to create a Community Health Improvement Plan. Your participation is very important.

This survey takes about 10 minutes and asks about your experiences, priorities, and ideas. Your responses will help improve the health and well-being of everyone who lives in Elizabeth.

Your responses are confidential and will be combined with those of others. There are no right or wrong answers, and your individual responses will not be shared. We simply want to hear your opinion.

Thank you for your time and for helping build a healthier City of Elizabeth for everyone.

Iona Concepts, Inc. Team
Understanding Vision and Priorities

This survey explores multiple aspects and perspectives on what makes Elizabeth a healthy and thriving place to live. Your responses will help us understand local priorities, values, and visions for well-being, and inform efforts to improve health, safety, and quality of life for all residents.
1.ZIP codes help show where needs and strengths are across Elizabeth so we can target resources, tailor services, and track progress by neighborhood. Select your zip code from the list below:
2.What is your age?
3.Race and Ethnicity (Select all that apply):
4.What is your gender identity?
5.What do you feel are the top three issues that most affect your health or well-being?
6.On a scale of 1–5, how safe do you feel in your neighborhood?
Very unsafe
Somewhat unsafe
Neither safe nor unsafe
Somewhat safe
Very safe
Access to Health Care and Quality of Services

This section examines the availability, accessibility, and quality of health care services in the city of Elizabeth.
7.Have you or someone you know ever avoided seeking care due to:
8.How satisfied are you with the quality of health services in Elizabeth?
1 Very Dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very Satisfied
9.How satisfied are you with the quality of social services in Elizabeth?
1 Very Dissatisfied
2 Dissatisfied
3 Neutral
4 Satisfied
5 Very Satisfied
10.Which services have been most helpful to you? (Select all that apply.)
11.How confident are you that pregnant people in your community have access to timely, affordable, and culturally respectful maternal healthcare?
Extremely confident
Somewhat confident
Neutral
Not so confident
Not at all confident
Behavioral and Mental Health

This section looks at your views on mental health, emotional well-being, and access to behavioral health support.
12.How easy is it to access mental health support when you need it?
Very easy
Easy
Somewhat easy
Somewhat difficult
Difficult
Not at all
13.To your knowledge, how familiar are residents in your community with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call/text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org)?
14.How do you think having a pet or not having a pet impacts your mental or emotional well-being?