SWMO LGBTQIA+ Community Survey
The GLO Center & our partners are embarking on a journey to better serve our community. Your voices matter, and your experiences are invaluable in shaping a more inclusive southwest Missouri. All responses are anonymous, and all questions are optional, and the information cannot be used to identify you. If you live in southwest Missouri and are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community or think you might be, please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. The responses will assist us in developing programs, securing resources, and raising awareness of the needs of our community.
Are you completing this survey on behalf of...
Myself (I am an LGBTQIA+ adult, age 18 or older)
My LGBTQIA+ child or youth for whom I am the parent or legal guardian
My LGBTQIA+ adult child (age 18 or older)
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
Prefer not to say
What is your race/ethnicity? (Select all that apply)
White or Caucasian
Hispanic or Latine
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Middle Eastern or North African
Prefer not to say
What is your gender identity?
Man
Woman
Non-binary / non-conforming
Gender-fluid
Questioning/Unsure
Prefer not to say
Other
Are you transgender?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
What is your sexual identity / sexual orientation? (Select all that apply)
Aromantic
Asexual
Bisexual
Gay
Lesbian
Pansexual
Queer
Questioning or unsure
Straight
Prefer not to say
Other
What is your highest level of education?
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college
Trade school
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
Prefer not to say
Other
Including yourself, how many people are in your household?
One
Two
Three - four
Five - six
Seven - eight
Nine +
Prefer not to say
What is your household's annual income?
Under $10,000
$10,000 - $25,000
$25,001-$40,000
$40,001 - $55,000
$55,001-$70,000
$70,001-$85,000
$85,001-$100,000
$100,001-$115,000
$115,001-$130,000
$130,001 or more
Prefer not to say
What is your relationship status? Select all that apply.
Single
Partnered
Engaged
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Polyamorous
Prefer not to say
Other
What is your employment status?
Unemployed
Gig Worker (Uber, Doordash, etc.)
Employed part-time
Employed full-time
Prefer not to say
Other
Are you a student?
Yes, full-time
Yes, part-time
No
Prefer not to say
Do you have any disabilities, or are you neurodivergent?
I am neurodivergent/autistic
Deaf or hearing Impaired
Blind or vision impaired
Physical disability that impairs mobility
Other physical disability
Mental disability
None of these apply to me
Other
Do you have health insurance?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
If you consider yourself queer (not heterosexual and/or not cis-gender), how comfortable are you being open about your sexuality/gender identity?
Closeted
Some people close to me know
Most people in my life know
Completely out
Does not apply, I am not queer
Prefer not to say
What is your zip code?
Has food insecurity affected you or your family in the past 12 months?
Yes
No
No, but I am helping family/friends who are food insecure
Prefer not to say
Has housing insecurity or homelessness affected you or your family in the past 12 months?
Housing insecurity
Homelessness
No, but I am having trouble affording rent
No, but I am providing housing for someone who is
No
Prefer not to say
What services or programs do you or your family currently utilize in your community?
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
In the past year, how often have you or your household used the following programs or services?
Rows
Never
Not often
Sometimes
Very often
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
Please rate the following services & programs according to how easy they were to access. 1 = not easy, 5 = very easy
Rows
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
What are the barriers that make it difficult for you or other adults in your household to access services/programs?
Nothing
Need transportation
Not sure where to go or how to access services
Childcare is needed to make appointments/attend programs
Do not speak English well
Have not received the help you needed in the past
Disability
Past discrimination
Fear of discrimination
Stigma/judgment for getting help from the government
Stigma/judgment for asking for help in general
Criminal record
Prefer not to say
Please rate the following services & programs based on how well they met your needs. 1 = they did not help you at all, 5 = they helped you completely solve your issue
Rows
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
What services and programs would you or your family like your community to provide?
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
Please rate the following services & programs according to how safe you felt while participating. 1 = not safe, 5 = very safe
Rows
1
2
3
4
5
N/A
Emergency shelter
Housing/rent assistance
Utility assistance
Food assistance/food pantry
Mental health counseling services
Substance use treatment/support services
Peer or theraputic support groups
Healthcare/medical assistance
Employment/job placement agencies
Job training
Legal aid
Subsidized/low-income childcare
Public transportation
Transportation assistance (besides public transportation)
Financial counseling services
Medicaid/Medicare
SNAP and/or TANF
Parenting classes or support groups
Senior centers or programs
Domestic violence shelters or support services
Social/community building
Family support activities
None of the above
Prefer not to answer
How would you rate the following issues for your household?
Rows
Not a problem
Moderate problem
Serious problem
Does not apply to my household
Availability of jobs for adults
Availability of jobs for youths
Education
Child care services
Cost of living
Income / wages
Debt
Financial security
Elderly living assistance
Access to health care
Health of residence
Seeking employment with criminal record
Obtaining a degree or diploma with criminal record
Substance abuse
Domestic violence
Mental health challenges
Availability of mental health services
Facing discrimination for race
Facing discrimination for sexual oreintation / gender identity
Housing instability
Employment instability
Loneliness
What are the barriers that make it difficult for you or other adults in your household to find and/or keep work?
Nothing - we are employed or unable to work
Need affordable childcare
Caring for a family member who is sick or disabled
Do not speak English well
Need transportation
Need job experience
Need job training
No job opportunities
Do not have a high school diploma or GED
Do not have a college degree
Disability
Criminal record
Prefer not to say
Other
How would you like to see your community change in the next three years?
Are there any changes taking place in the community that concern you? What are they? What might be done about those changes?
In what ways do you feel your community supports you?
What are some ways that you think the community could better support you?
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