Allegan County Youth Needs Assessment

Our GOAL: Identify areas of most concern to our peers in Allegan County.
The results of this survey are used to guide the TAG Team’s grant funds to those identified issues for the next several years.

Evaluación de las necesidades
juveniles del condado de Allegan: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2DW28Z

Please Know:
  • The answers you give will be kept PRIVATE.
  • No one will know how you answer.
  • Surveys will NOT be tracked for individual IP addresses or responses.
  • Individual data will not be disclosed.
  • Data will be compiled to identify trends.
  • Your honest and thoughtful answers are much appreciated.
  • Your school could win a school-wide TREAT based on participation!
1.How old are you?(Required.)
2.What grade are you in?(Required.)
3.What school district do you attend?(Required.)
4.What is the zip code of your home address?(Required.)
5.What gender do you identify as?(Required.)
6.What is your ethnicity?(Required.)
7.Number of people in your home:(Required.)
8.Do you have reliable access to the internet at home?(Required.)
9.Prior to this survey, did you have any knowledge of the Allegan County Community Foundation?(Required.)
10.Prior to this survey, did you have any knowledge of the TAG Team?(Required.)
11.Top Issues of Concern - Please select up to 5 of what you consider the most important issues you and your peers face as young people in your community.(Required.)
12.Are there any other significant things that concern you or your peers that are not mentioned above? Please specify.
13.Activities - If given the opportunity, which of the following activities would you need or be likely to participate in? You can select up to 5.(Required.)
14.Are there activities/categories not mentioned above that you feel you or your peers need and would participate in? Please specify.
15.When would you like to participate in the activities mentioned above?(Required.)
16.What do you currently do during your free time? Select up to 5.(Required.)
17.Do any of the following prevent you from participating in your preferred activates of need or interest?(Required.)
18.Do you have any additional thoughts or ideas about the needs of youth in our community?
Thank you so much for filling out this survey! If you would like to be updated with results of the survey or have additional questions, please contact Amanda at achappell@alleganfoundation.org

Some of the questions in this assessment touch on sensitive topics that may bring up difficult emotions. If you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or need someone to talk to, we encourage you to reach out for support. Below are some resources available to you:

Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL)
Phone: 844-446-4225 (24/7)
Text: 898211 (MiCAL)
Website: MiCAL
MiCAL offers crisis support and connection to mental health services for Michigan residents.

Common Ground Crisis Line
Phone: 800-231-1127 (24/7)
Website: Common Ground
Provides a free crisis line for individuals experiencing emotional distress in Michigan.

Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline
Phone: 855-VOICES4 (855-864-2374)
Website: Michigan Sexual Assault Hotline
Support for those affected by sexual assault or harassment.

National Hotlines:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone: 988 (24/7)
Website: 988lifeline.org
Provides free and confidential support for people in distress.

Crisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741
Website: crisistextline.org
Text support for anyone dealing with a crisis.