Results of Stage 2 Qualitative and Quantitative Research Strategies
Qualitative Stakeholder Interviews and Focus Group Discussions
During Stage 2 , qualitative stakeholder interviews and focus group discussions were held with a variety of representatives across the community . The almost 60 one-on-one interviews provided the opportunity to have in-depth discussions about behavioral health and substance misuse service-related issues with local community stakeholders . In many instances , interviewees provided granular insight regarding behavioral health services and access needs .
Composition
Initially , Polk Vision leadership shared the names of individuals whose experience and opinions should be heard for this research study . These conversations led to subsequent conversations with others who had relevant stories to share . Inclusive outreach targeted communities that historically tend to be frequent users of both behavioral health and substance misuse services , including individuals experiencing homelessness , the recovery community , domestic violence victims , and many others . Also included were groups that traditionally do not proactively reach out for services , including first responders , the business community , and public school personnel .
Over 190 individuals across Polk County were invited to participate in the Stage 2 interviews and almost 60 subsequently confirmed and were interviewed across the following segments :
• Polk Vision Behavioral Health Team
• Health care service providers
• Judicial system representatives
• Law enforcement representatives
• Social service and community organization leaders
• Faith-based leaders
• Childcare workers
• LGBTQ community members
• School social workers
• Elected officials
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