Washoe County Community Survey
COVID-19 Recovery Planning

Washoe County is committed to identifying the needs of our community, especially during a pandemic. One of the ways we accomplish this is through research surveys - the results of which can help identify current needs, strengths, and gaps in services throughout our community. Thank you for taking the time to help make Washoe County a strong and resilient community by participating in this survey.
1.How concerned are you about yourself or a loved contracting COVID-19?(Required.)
2.Do you know anyone who has contracted COVID-19?(Required.)
3.Do you feel well-informed about the steps you can take to protect yourself from COVID-19?(Required.)
4.Have you or someone in your household experienced any of the following impacts as a result of COVID-19? (check all that apply)(Required.)
5.Regardless of current restrictions, do you feel comfortable doing the following? (check all that apply)(Required.)
6.As the region begins to return to normal activities, which concerns do you have? (check all that apply)(Required.)
7.If you have reduced household spending due to COVID-19, what led to the decrease? (check all that apply)(Required.)
8.What health and safety measures make you feel most comfortable in returning to a commercial establishment (restaurant, salon, retail store, etc.)? (check all that apply)(Required.)
9.Which statement about reopening aligns more closely with your beliefs?(Required.)
10.Are you currently employed?(Required.)
11.How do you feel returning to work under the current guidelines set forth by the Governor?(Required.)
12.
What, if any, are barriers for you to return to work? (check all that apply)
(Required.)
13.If you qualify, have you applied for and received unemployment benefits through the State of Nevada’s Department of Education, Training, and Rehabilitation (DETR)?(Required.)
14.How concerned are you about your education or the education of your children?(Required.)
15.With schools changing the frequency in which children are attending in person, has this impacted your ability to meet your child’s food needs?(Required.)
16.During the past few weeks have you felt depressed or anxious?(Required.)
17.Are you aware of local resources (phone numbers, websites, text lines) you can reach out to if you are feeling overwhelmed or depressed?(Required.)
18.Has the COVID-19 situation impacted your ability to obtain food, and if so, in what way?(Required.)
19.Prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic did you or a member of your household seek food assistance from any of the following resources? (check all that apply)(Required.)
20.Has your usage of these assistance programs increased since the pandemic?(Required.)
21.How do you feel about your housing situation?(Required.)
22.If you have or will lose your housing in the near future due to COVID-19, will it be because of:(Required.)
23.Do you feel that regional communication is adequate regarding information about COVID-19 and current health or governor’s orders?(Required.)
24.Where do you receive information or news related to COVID-19? (check all that apply)(Required.)
25.Which category below includes your age?(Required.)
26.Are you White, Black or African-American, American Indian or Alaskan Native, Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or some other race?(Required.)
27.What is your gender?(Required.)
28.What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?(Required.)
29.How much total combined money did all members of your household earn in 2019?(Required.)
Mental Health Resources:

• Lifeline USA: 1-800-273-8255
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-TALK (8255)
• De Prevencion del Suicido: 1-888-628-9454
• Crisis Call Center text line: text “CARE” to 839863
• West Hills Hospital Reno: (775) 323-0478
• Crisis Support Services: 775-784-8090
• Hotline: 877-885-HOPE (4673)
• Mobile Crisis Response Team Hotline: 775-688-1670
• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433)

Local Resources:
  • City of Reno Rental Assistance: 775-334-3310. https://www.reno.gov/community/emergency-preparedness/covid-19/coronavirus-relief-programs
  • Reno Housing Authority: 775-329-3630. www.renoha.org/CHAP/
Thank you for taking the time to complete the Washoe County Community Survey

This survey is important, so we may be better prepared to address community shortfalls in future events. 

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