Our desired result is for all Polk County residents to have access to mental health resources in a timely and effective manner
Percent of Polk County residents who have experienced more than 7 days of poor mental health in the past month
Current Value
18
Definition
Story Behind the Indicator
The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us understand why the data on poor mental health days is the way that it is in our community. When we understand the root causes of our community problems, we have a better chance of finding the right solutions, together.
What's Helping? These are the positive forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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Multiple partners hosting gatekeeper trainings
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Collaborative partnerships between organizations
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Mobile Crisis
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Existing mental health providers and services
What's Hurting? These are the negative forces at work in our community and beyond that influence this issue in our community.
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Stigma
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Lack of resources
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Lack of funding
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Few peer support specialists in Polk County
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COVID-19
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