Skip to content
Mental Health Needs Survey - Mercer County 2026
Thank you for taking time to answer the following questions designed to help the Mercer County Division of Mental Health & Addiction Services assess and improve mental health resources throughout our county.
*
1.
Have you utilized mental health services in Mercer County?
(Required.)
Yes
No
2.
If you answered yes to the question above, please rate the satisfaction of your experience overall.
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
N/A
*
3.
Do you believe there are barriers to accessing mental health care in Mercer County?
(Required.)
Yes
No
4.
If you answered yes to the previous question, please check the box that best describes each factor listed below:
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Cost
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Cultural awareness/sesitivity
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Insurance coverage
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Transportation
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Language
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Hours of operation
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Wait lists
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Involvement in the criminal justice system
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Homelessness
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Availability of quality treatment
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Racial discrimination, and/or prejudice
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Refusal of providers to accept Medicare/Medicaid patients
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Sexual orientation/gender identity
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Stigma
Not a barrier
Sometimes a barrier
Often a barrier
Other (please specify)
*
5.
Please rate your mental health on a scale of 1 to 10 using the slider below, with 1 indicating very poor mental health and 10 indicating excellent mental health.
(Required.)
1
10
Clear
*
6.
Are there aspects of your daily life that make it harder to manage your mental well-being?
(Required.)
Yes
No
7.
If you answered yes to the previous question, how would you describe your difficulty managing the following?
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Finances
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Self-care
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Parenting or caregiving responsibilities
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Personal loss or grief
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Physical health
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Personal relationships
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Social isolation or loneliness
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Work or school-related stress
Not difficult
Somewhat difficult but manageable
Difficult
Other (please specify)
*
8.
Has a healthcare professional ever discussed or identified any mental health concerns with you?
(Required.)
Yes
No
9.
If you answered yes to the previous question, in approximately what year did this occur?
*
10.
Have you experienced any kind of trauma in your life?
(Required.)
Yes
No
11.
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please share a little more detail about this experience?
*
12.
Over the past year, have you experienced thoughts of harming yourself or ending your life?
(Required.)
Yes
No
13.
If you answered yes to the previous question, what resources or tools have helped you cope with these thoughts?
The 988 Crisis Lifeline
Emergency services (calling 911 or visiting an emergency room)
Faith-based support (clergy, spiritual leaders)
Mental health professionals (therapists, counselors, psychologists)
Mobile crisis units (community-based rapid response teams)
Online mental health support (chat services or forums)
Psychiatrist (medication management)
Support from family and friends
Peer support (others with similar experiences)
Warmlines/Helplines
Other (please specify)
*
14.
How comfortable do you feel discussing mental health issues with family, friends, or healthcare providers? Please rate on a scale of 1-10 using the slider below, with 1 having the lowest comfort and 10 having the highest comfort.
(Required.)
1
10
Clear
15.
If applicable, how satisfied are you with your workplace's mental health resources?
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
N/A
16.
If applicable, how satisfied are you with your work environment as conducive to your mental health?
Satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
N/A
17.
If you are a student, has your school tried implementing classes or resources relevant to mental health?
Yes
No
N/A (not a student)
18.
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, are you satisfied with the resources provided?
Yes
No
N/A (answered "no" to the previous question; not a student)
19.
If you answered “no” to the previous question, what improvements would you like to see in school-based mental health services for children and adolescents. Please check all the boxes that apply.
Collaboration between schools and local mental health agencies
Crisis intervention teams in schools
Implementation of social-emotional learning (SEL) programs
Increased access to on-site counseling and therapy services
Mental health screenings and early intervention programs
Mental health training for daycare and school personnel
Peer support initiatives
Other (please specify)
*
20.
Evaluate resources offered in Mercer County that impact mental health. Check each box that accurately describes that specific resource.
(Required.)
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Inpatient treatment facilities
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Outpatient treatment facilities
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Therapy/counseling services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Case management services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Crisis intervention services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Educational services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Employment services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Holistic healing
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Housing
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Jail diversion programs
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Mental health education and awareness programs
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Mobile mental health services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Opportunities for socialization/recreation
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Peer support services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Law enforcement/first responder services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Psychiatry services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Prevention and screening services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Services for veterans and active-duty military
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Substance use treatment programs
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Telehealth or virtual mental health services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Trauma informed care
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Transportation
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
Youth mental health services
Available
Accessible
Affordable
Culturally responsive
Sufficiently diverse (has a variety of options)
Of high priority
Do not know anything about this particular service.
*
21.
How do you prefer to receive communication about mental health resources and services?
(Required.)
Interactive platforms (surveys, polls, webinars, etc.)
Online (advertising, social media, websites, newsletters, etc.)
Print (newspapers, flyers, brochures, etc.)
Community outreach events (conferences, seminars, campaigns, fairs, etc.)
Traditional media (TV, radio, etc.)
Word of mouth (County leaders and peers)
No preference
Other (please specify)
*
22.
Select the three mental health topics you would like to be prioritized in Mercer County.
Your first choice is the one you consider to be most important, followed by your second and third choices.
(Required.)
First choice
Second choice
Third choice
Coping Strategies (mindfulness, therapy, medication, exercise, and self-care)
Digital tools
Mental health education and awareness
Innovative/holistic treatments
Peer Support
Policy/advocacy (legislation, funding, system inequities)
Resource awareness
Systems navigation assistance
Access to clinical treatment & services
Other (please specify)
*
23.
What specific populations within Mercer County do you believe need more targeted mental health resources?
(Required.)
Youth
Young adults
Women
Men
LGBTQ+
Seniors
People of color
Don't know
Other (please specify)
*
24.
Have you experienced stigma related to mental health challenges in Mercer County?
(Required.)
Yes
No
*
25.
If you responded yes to the previous question, which resource or support is most helpful in strengthening your resilience?
(Required.)
Anti-stigma legislation and policies
Employer-sponsored mental health initiatives
Mental health services
Influence of local leaders and celebrities
Positive media coverage about mental health
Public education campaigns
School-based mental health programs
Workshops and community events
Peer support
Other (please specify)
*
26.
What would encourage you to participate in mental health programs? Please check mark the boxes below that are applicable.
(Required.)
Assurance of confidentiality
Free or low-cost programming
Incentives (certificates, gift cards)
More interactive formats
Less stigma/discrimination
More convenient scheduling (days/evenings/weekends)
More participation options (in-person, online, hybrid)
Personal invitation or referral
Peer leadership
Programs led by experts or trusted community leaders
Other (please specify)
*
27.
Rate the effectiveness of local healthcare providers in addressing your mental health needs during routine medical visits.
(Required.)
Extremely effective
Very effective
Somewhat effective
Not so effective
Not at all effective
Not Applicable (N/A)
We are asking the following demographic questions to ensure our services reach all members of our community. Answering these questions is completely voluntary.
28.
Please identify who is completing this survey.
Self (someone living with mental illness)
Someone in the support network of individual with mental illness
Mental health professional
29.
Age
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
prefer not to say
30.
Gender Identity
Female
Male
Non-binary
prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe
31.
Race and Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino
Middle Eastern or North African
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
White
Another race
32.
Household Income
less than $50,000
$50,000 to $74,999
$75,000 to $99,999
$100,000 to $149,999
$150,000 or more