Stage 1 Goals , Tasks , and Methodology
The purpose of Stage 1 work ( as noted above ) was to create a statistical and map-based profile of Polk County . Specifically , the stage was designed to provide a basis for the more in-depth analysis of systemlevel strenghts / resources , needs , and service gaps . Focusing on data collection and the enumeration and profile of service providers , the following deliverables have been created .
• Data Collection Summary of Environmental Measures
• “ Chart Pack ” of tables and charts that illustrate the results of the Data Collection analyses .
• A database showing the results of the literature / resource review and examples of best practices in other locations .
• Sets of interactive maps that show different type of community services and drill-downs that present detailed information about each site such as specific services offered , hours of operation , address , and other access information .
• Summary report of Stage 1 research , and implications for Stages 2 and 3 . To complete the deliverables , Stage 1 methodology included the following research activities :
• Collection and analysis of demographic , general health , behavioral health , and substance use disorder data .
• Collection and analysis of service use data from inpartient , outpatient , residential , and other facilities .
• Mapping of of key incidence rates and other behavioral health-related data .
• A select number of telephone interviews to provide initial insight regarding Polk County resources and key behavioral health and substance use issues .
Note that maps , data tables , qualitative insight , best practices , and other insight gained in Stage 1 will be updated throughout the project as new information is gathered and analyzed .
The following section provides a set of four interactive maps that show the behavioral health service site locations in and near Polk County . The appendices contain detailed , extensive tabular information about each site . Click here [ Database of Service Providers ] to view the first page of the appendices containing the site list tables .
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