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You can have a big impact on the future of behavioral health by taking a little survey!

If you've already participated in an interview or ideas exchange as part of Santa Monica's Future of Behavioral Health initiative, thank you. This next step will ensure we've all got a clear picture of the community's needs and perceptions regarding behavioral health -- a term that refers to both mental health and substance use challenges. Let's co-create the solutions that work best for Santa Monica.

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* 1. Which of these existing services would you like to see more of in Santa Monica? Select up to 3.

Street outreach with medical and behavioral health care providers

Housing facility for people who cannot live independently

Drop-in centers for meals, showers, mail, referrals

Adult mental health treatment

Adult substance use treatment

Youth mental health treatment

Youth substance use treatment

None

Other (please specify)

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* 2. From your perspective, how well are existing services meeting the behavioral health needs of people in Santa Monica?

Very Well

Well

Acceptably

Poorly

Very Poorly

I don't know

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* 3. From your perspective, what are the top concerns related to behavioral health services in Santa Monica? Please rank in order of importance from top to bottom.

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* 4. From your perspective, what are the greatest issues regarding behavioral health services for the following groups? Please complete at least one textbox.

Youth with behavioral health challenges:

People experiencing homelessness with behavioral health challenges:

Seniors with behavioral health challenges:

People with disabilities with behavioral health challenges:

General population with behavioral health challenges:

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* 5. Are there other groups of people with unmet behavioral health needs you would like to mention?

Yes, please describe group(s) and unmet behavioral health need(s)

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* 6. Compared to other concerns, such as tourism, quality of life, and economic growth, how important do you think it is for the City of Santa Monica to address unmet behavioral health needs?

Very Important

Important

Fairly Important

Slightly Important

Not Important

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* 7. One idea that is being discussed is a new behavioral health center that would serve Santa Monica. What functions would you like to see at a behavioral health center? Please select up to 3.

People can receive behavioral health care, including medications and counseling, during the day.

People in a mental health crisis in an emergency room can be admitted for hospital care.

People can take showers, have meals, access mail, and get connected to other services.

24/7 access for law enforcement to bring people with urgent behavioral health concerns.

People can live there while while receiving support for behavioral health challenges.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Which kind of behavioral health center would you prefer?

Multiple smaller centers located within places I already go, like hospitals or schools

One large center with services in one place

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* 9. How far are you willing to travel to get to a behavioral health center?

	Time
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Driving	Driving Time menu
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* 10. How likely are you to volunteer your time or donate money toward creating a new behavioral health center serving Santa Monica?

Definitely

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Not likely

Never

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* 11. What else would you like the city to know about behavioral health in Santa Monica?

The following questions ask about demographics. Answers will be aggregated. This survey will not identify you individually. Answers are helpful but not required to submit this survey.

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* 12. Which race or ethnicity best describes you?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Prefer not to answer

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Which gender do you most identify with?

Female

Male

Gender variant/Non-binary

Transgender Female

Transgender Male

Prefer not to answer

Not Listed:

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* 14. Which category below includes your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

Prefer not to answer

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* 15. What is your home ZIP code?

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* 16. What is your work ZIP code?

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* 17. Do you have a child currently enrolled in a Santa Monica public school?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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* 18. Do you and/or someone in your household receive behavioral health services?

Yes

Prefer not to answer

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* 19. How many people are in your household?

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* 20. What is your total household income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

Prefer not to answer

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8, the LA County Department of Mental Health Help Line at (800) 854-7771, or text “LA” to 741741.