Virtual focus groups were also promoted and convened to provide further insight into the behavioral health and substance misuse-related needs of Polk County . Participants provided their perceptions about area services in addition to broader community needs . Fourteen focus group discussions were completed with approximately 130 total participants . The discussions included the following groups :
• People experiencing homelessness
• At-risk children
• At-risk young adults
• At-risk adults with children
• Workers who care for at-risk families
• Polk Vision Quality of Life members
• Recovery community
• School social workers
• Chamber and employer representatives
• Open forum public groups ( four ) which encompassed a broad range of community and healthcare leaders
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