ComWell ROSC Community Survey

The purpose of this survey is to measure public opinion related to recovery. The information collected will be used to identify areas for improvement in our community. Your responses are confidential, so please answer the questions honestly and to the best of your ability. Thank you for completing this survey.

People who use drugs deserve respect.

People with mental illness deserve respect.

Medication Assisted Recovery-MAR (which is the use of medications to treat substance use disorders e.g., methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder) is an effective treatment for substance use disorders.

It is difficult to find healthcare providers who offer Medication Assisted Recovery-MAR (which is the use of medications to treat substance use disorders e.g., methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder) in my community.

Access to naloxone (which is a harm reduction service that utilizes a life-saving medication to reverse opioid overdoses) reduces the risks caused by drug use.

Access to Syringe Service Programs (which is a harm reduction service that provides sterile syringes, safe disposal of syringes and injection equipment, linkage to treatment, and other supportive services to people who use drugs) reduces the risks caused by drug use.

It is difficult to find harm reduction services in my community.

It is difficult to find mental health treatment services in my community.

It is difficult to find substance use treatment services in my community.

We should increase government funding for treatment options for mental health challenges.

We should increase government funding for treatment options for substance use disorders.

Everyone in my community can get help for mental health regardless of income level, insurance status, race, ethnicity, primary language, disabilities, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status.

Everyone in my community can get help for substance use regardless of income level, insurance status, race, ethnicity, primary language, disabilities, gender identity, sexual orientation or citizenship status.

I know where to find information about mental health services in my community.

I know where to find information about substance use treatment and recovery services in my community.

Transportation is a barrier for people seeking mental health or substance use services in my community.

People in recovery have access to safe and stable housing in my community.

People in recovery have access to meaningful employment opportunities in my community.

My community is supportive of people in recovery from substance use disorders.

Churches, businesses, schools and community organizations work together to support recovery.

I know where to get naloxone (Narcan) if I or someone I know needs it.

I would know what to do if I witnessed an overdose.

There are enough recovery support activities (support groups, peer support, recovery-friendly events and community activities) available in my community.

What is the biggest challenge facing individuals in recovery in your community?

What additional services or resources would you like to see available?

What is one thing our community could do to better support recovery and reduce stigma?

What is your zip code?

Which county do you live in?

Other

What is your age?

What is your gender?

Ethnicity

Race

Which bests describes you? (Select all that apply)

Have you or someone close to you been personally affected by mental health or substance use challenges?

How would you describe the community where you live?

Thank You for participating in this community survey. Your responses are important and can help create positive changes in our community.