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Stage 2 Qualitative Discussions Needs Summary
The qualitative individual interviews combined with group discussions resulted in a consensus of several top areas of need that can be described as Themes / Strategic Objectives . Each Theme / Strategic Objective further detailed Action Areas , Illustrative Observations and Quotations , and Examples of Potential Interventions in the Stage 2 Report . The Themes / Strategic Objectives and more granular Action Areas identified by qualitative research included :
• Building capacity and increasing access to care o o
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• Reducing stigma
Capacity and availability
Awareness of services and community education
Transportation and other logistics Motivation and process of care Improve system efficiency Insurance and financial concerns
o Activities to address self-stigma , community stigma , and institutional stigma .
• Enhanced public awareness and education
• Suicide prevention activities , enhancing behavioral health wellness , and early intervention
• Increasing services for higher-risk groups o
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People experiencing homelessness At-risk youth First responders Individuals of lower socioeconomic status Senior citizens Migrants People of color People who identify as LGBTQ Incarcerated individuals Veterans
• Breaking down silos o o
“ Some communities are hard to hear from . Yet , sometimes , these are exactly to people we need to connect with .” Community Service Provider
Increasing focus on public safety and jail-related issues , including community transitions Collaboration and communications
More information and detail about the Action Areas can be found in the Appendix .
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