CMHA College of Health & Well-Being: Needs Assessment Survey

Your feedback will help guide the planning and development of College courses so that topics are interesting and relevant to our communities. Participation is voluntary.
Your responses will remain confidential. Responses will not be identified by individual but will be compiled and analyzed as a group. Information from this survey may be shared with internal and external organizations for program development purposes.
The survey will take roughly 5 minutes to complete. By completing this survey, you are agreeing to the terms as described, If you have any questions or would like support or assistance with completing this survey, please contact us at 905-841-3977 ext. 4248

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* 1. Courses of Interest-Please select all that apply.

Information on supporting others (compassion fatigue, supporting someone with chronic illness, etc.).

Skill Development (building better boundaries, self-advocacy, growing gratitude, communication and coping skills).

Self Discovery and learning about yourself/strengths(e.g. telling your story, pursuing your dreams and aspirations, WRAP etc.).

Learning about services (e.g. mental health services and community programming, etc.).

Work related (e.g. job readiness, recovery in the workplace, group facilitation skills training, balancing work and life. computer essentials, budgeting 101, etc.).

Education related topics (learning skills, navigating school applications, accommodations, school bursaries)

Learning about Mental Health and treatment options (e.g., understanding treatment options, medication and mental health, anger management when anxiety attacks, etc.).

Recreational and Leisure (e.g. cooking, learning how to play the guitar, creative arts, etc.).

Substance use (drug and alcohol) and addictive behaviours, (gambling, gaming, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What courses would you like to see created in Recovery College?

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* 3. Types of Course Delivery-Which one are you most interested in?

Virtual online learning

In-person learning

Hybrid model-combination of online and in person learning.

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* 4. Availability-When you you be available to take the course?

Weekday mornings (Monday to Friday)

Weekday afternoons (Monday to Friday)

Weekday evenings (Monday to Friday)

Weekend mornings (Saturday and Sunday)

Weekend afternoons (Saturday and Sunday)

Weekend evenings (Saturday and Sunday)

Combination of days (alternating schedule)

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* 5. Stress -Stress is a normal; response to demands in life, However, experiencing stress over a long period can sometimes negatively impact your mental well-being.

Stressors-Which of the following stressors or significant life events have you experienced recently or currently experiencing that impact your well being? Please select all of those that apply.

Chronic illness or injury

Taking care of someone else

Emotional stress/challenges (nervousness, low mood, loneliness, anger, guilt, low self esteem).

Death of a family or friend

Change in living conditions/location

Immigration/refugee status

Retirement from a job

Unemployment/job loss

Stress from structural stigma/discrimination

Relationship breakdown

Parenting stress/effects from COVID expectations

Financial stress/challenges

Work environment

Overdoing it/doing too many things at the same time

COVID-19 specific stress (loneliness, loss, uncertainty, burnout)

Other (please specify)

Recovery College strives to create a low barrier environment to support your well being. What do you feel may prevent you from accessing/attending the Recovery College program (i.e., barriers or challenges)

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* 6. Barriers and Challenges - Please select all that apply

Technology requirements (access to internet, a computer or tablet)

Uncertainty about attending a new program

Do not know anyone attending the program

Transportation issues-having no way to attend in-person courses

Child care/daycare coverage

It has been awhile since I have been in school

Uncertain whether the Recovery College is the right program for me

Issues surrounding confidentiality and trust

Stigma around mental health

Difficulty in confiding and participation

Scheduling conflicts (Busy with other commitments)

Language barrier

Disability (need accommodations to participate)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are some things that would make it easier to participate in the Recovery College?

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* 8. Do you have any concerns in regards to returning to in-person courses caused by COVID-19? If so, please list.

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* 9. Would you be interested in attending the Recovery College Program?

Yes

Have not decided yet

Need more information

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* 10. If you answered "Need more information" what information might be helpful to know about the Recovery College Program?

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* 11. Are you someone who is living with a mental health diagnosis/challenge

Yes

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* 12. Are you a current caregiver or support someone living with a mental health challenge?

Yes

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* 13. Have you ever participated in one of the CMHA programs before?

Yes

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* 14. Do you have feedback you would like to share to inform the planning of Recovery College Program?

The Recovery College Program encourages individuals (program participants, professionals, peers, topic experts) to work together in designing courses, and operating the program.

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* 15. Would you be interested in being involved in the planning of courses and/or operating of the Program?

Yes

CMHA College of Health & Well-Being: Needs Assessment Survey

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* 1. Courses of Interest-Please select all that apply.

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* 2. What courses would you like to see created in Recovery College?

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* 3. Types of Course Delivery-Which one are you most interested in?

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* 4. Availability-When you you be available to take the course?

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* 6. Barriers and Challenges - Please select all that apply

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* 7. What are some things that would make it easier to participate in the Recovery College?

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* 8. Do you have any concerns in regards to returning to in-person courses caused by COVID-19? If so, please list.

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* 9. Would you be interested in attending the Recovery College Program?

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* 10. If you answered "Need more information" what information might be helpful to know about the Recovery College Program?

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* 11. Are you someone who is living with a mental health diagnosis/​challenge

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* 12. Are you a current caregiver or support someone living with a mental health challenge?

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* 13. Have you ever participated in one of the CMHA programs before?

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* 14. Do you have feedback you would like to share to inform the planning of Recovery College Program?

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* 15. Would you be interested in being involved in the planning of courses and/or operating of the Program?

* 11. Are you someone who is living with a mental health diagnosis/challenge