Vashon Health Care District Youth Mental Health Survey
The Vashon Health Care District
has a commitment to support the mental health of our island youth. We value the input from you and your peers to help inform our work! Please take a few minutes to complete the following questions.
ALL OF YOUR RESPONSES ARE CONFIDENTIAL
1.
In your opinion, what are the main mental health concerns for youth on Vashon Island? (Check all that apply)
School problems
Friend &/or family issues
Feeling sad, anxious &/or angry
Bullying
Loneliness/social isolation
Weight or body image
Gender or identity
Alcohol &/or drugs
Other (please specify)
2.
In your opinion, are there enough resources on Vashon to help youth deal with emotional and mental health issues?
Yes
No
Unsure
3.
What are some reasons youth might not get mental health care on Vashon?
Cost/insurance
Don't know how or where to get help
Privacy
Not enough counselors available
Hard to get appointments
Don't feel comfortable talking about problems
Need someone to help my family access care and other basic resources
Other (please specify)
4.
Which of the following Vashon programs are you aware of?
Have heard of them
Have used them
Vashon Youth and Family Services
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
School counselors
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
Neighborcare counselors and clinic at VHS
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
VARSA
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
DOVE/Sisterhood
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
Journeymen/One Village
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
Orbit/Open Space
-- Select an option --
Have heard of them
-- Select an option --
Have used them
5.
What is your age
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
6.
Do you live on Vashon or commute
Live on Vashon
Live off island/commute to school on island
Optional questions
7.
What do you wish adults on Vashon knew about the emotional health challenges of young people on the island?
8.
If you were in charge, what 2 or 3 things would you do to help improve youth mental health on Vashon?