Penquis Community Needs Survey 2016

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* 1. Where do you live?

Northern Penobscot County (Lincoln, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Medway, etc.)

Greater Bangor (Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Hampden, Hermon, Veazie, etc.)

Southern Penobscot County (Dexter, Corinth, Newport, Carmel, etc.)

Northern Piscataquis County (Abbot, Sebec, Milo, Brownville, Greenville, etc.)

Southern Piscataquis County (Guilford, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Medford, etc.)

Coastal Knox County (Rockland, Rockport, Camden, Thomaston, etc.)

Inland Knox County (Warren, Union, Appleton, Washington, etc.)

Island Knox County (Vinalhaven, Matinicus, Isle Au Haut, etc.)

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* 2. What is your age?

Under 18

18 - 24

25 - 39

40 - 59

60 - 64

65 - 79

80 or older

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* 3. Not including yourself, how many people in your household are in the following age categories?

0 - 4

5 - 17

18 - 24

25 - 44

45 - 64

65 +

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* 4. Gender

Male

Female

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* 5. What is your employment status?

Full-time

Part-time

Unemployed/Not searching

Unemployed/Job searching

Disability/Unable to work

Retired

Other

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* 6. Which of the following best represents your total household income before taxes?

Less than $10,000

$10,000-$24,999

$25,000-$49,999

$50,000-$74,999

$75,000 and above

I prefer not to answer

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* 7. Check any of the following that are unmet needs for you or your family.

Clothing

Food

Safe/Affordable Housing

Transportation

Employment

Health care

Personal care items: for example, diapers, personal hygiene products, soap, laundry, toothpaste

No needs

Other/comments

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* 8. Check any of the following services you or your family are in need of.

Parenting support

Programs and activities for youth

Legal services

Domestic violence services

Child care that is affordable

Services for seniors

Support and/or information to improve your overall health or a healthier life style

None of the above

Other/comments:

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* 9. Check any of the following that are unmet health needs for you or family members.

Vision care

Dental care

Prescription needs

Routine or preventive medical care

Mental health services

Substance abuse treatment

Home health services

None of the above

Other/comments:

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* 10. Is lack of transportation a reason for any of the above needs not being met?

Yes

All my needs are met

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* 11. What do you think prevents people from having the best health possible in your community? (check the top three)

Cost of health care is too high

No health providers nearby who provide the services needed

Providers are not taking new patients

Lack of transportation to/from appointments

Can’t afford medications

Can’t afford healthy foods

Lack of access to health and wellness services (nutrition and fitness education and classes)

Difficulty making health a priority due to other challenges or stress in life

Substance abuse

There are no issues

Other/comments

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* 12. What do you think are the challenges around transportation in your community (check the top three)

Can’t afford to purchase a car

Lack of credit to purchase a car

Can’t afford car repair or regular maintenance (gas, brakes, oil changes, tires)

Can’t afford registration fees, insurance, inspections

Can no longer drive/physical impairment

No driver’s license

No public transportation

No challenges

Other/comments:

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* 13. What is your current housing situation?

Own a home

Rent

Staying with a friend or relative

Homeless

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* 14. What do you think are the biggest housing problems for individuals in your community (check the top three)

Cost of rent/house payment is too high

Cost of heat/utilities is too high

Lack of emergency housing

Homes for sale are not affordable

Housing needs weatherization

Housing needs significant repair

Housing size does not meet family needs

Lack of housing for seniors

Do not know where to go to look for affordable housing options

Waiting lists for housing are too long

There are not enough transitional housing options for families

No problems

Other/comments

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* 15. What do you think are the challenges individuals face when they are in need of help from various social services? (check the top three)

Not eligible/don’t qualify for assistance

No transportation to/from assistance

Prior bad experience with service/program

Have to work during service hours

Don’t know where to go for help

Pride (Don’t want to ask for help)

Services not available in my area

The paper work is too long or difficult to understand

Too many documents required (for example, ID’s, check stubs, social security cards, birth certificates)

No challenges

Other/comments

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* 16. What do you see as obstacles to employment for individuals in your community? (check the top three)

Not qualified or adequately trained for the jobs that are available

Difficulty with transportation

Criminal record

Pay too low to support families

No child care available

Inability to pay for child care

Physical disability

Mental disability

Substance abuse issues

Lack of jobs

No barriers

Other/comments

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* 17. What is your highest level of education?

8th grade or less

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Graduate degree

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* 18. What do you think prevents individuals from going to college or getting additional training in your community? (check the top three)

Unsure where or who to go to for help in getting started

Challenges with transportation

Can’t find quality child care

Cost of child care

Cost of education/training programs

Other

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* 19. Do you currently utilize any of the following Penquis services?

The Head Start Program

Heating Assistance

Transportations Services

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. Not including yourself, how many people in your household are in the following age categories?

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* 4. Gender

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* 5. What is your employment status?

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* 6. Which of the following best represents your total household income before taxes?

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* 7. Check any of the following that are unmet needs for you or your family.

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* 8. Check any of the following services you or your family are in need of.

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* 9. Check any of the following that are unmet health needs for you or family members.

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* 10. Is lack of transportation a reason for any of the above needs not being met?

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* 11. What do you think prevents people from having the best health possible in your community? (check the top three)

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* 12. What do you think are the challenges around transportation in your community (check the top three)

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* 13. What is your current housing situation?

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* 14. What do you think are the biggest housing problems for individuals in your community (check the top three)

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* 15. What do you think are the challenges individuals face when they are in need of help from various social services? (check the top three)

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* 16. What do you see as obstacles to employment for individuals in your community? (check the top three)

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* 17. What is your highest level of education?

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* 18. What do you think prevents individuals from going to college or getting additional training in your community? (check the top three)

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* 19. Do you currently utilize any of the following Penquis services?

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* 20. What is your community doing well for its citizens?

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* 21. What do you think would help people move out of poverty?