Combined Consumer/Provider Survey Results
9/23/09 & 10/21/09

We at SPCSB and JFS would like to thank all of the consumers and providers who took time out of their schedules to attend our first two forums.

These meetings have not only been well received but provided us with important information as we work toward designing no fee treatment for consumers within Santa Barbara County. Through surveys, discussions, and small break out groups participants described their needs, desires, and hopes for integrated treatment.

For those of you who were unable to attend the meeting we have summarized the forums into specific points which you will find outlined below.

We hope that you will join us on this journey
as our voices become one…

Community Consumer Survey Results
September 23, 2009

Professional and Service Providers Survey Results
October 21, 2009

What are the reasons that persons with mental health needs do not receive treatment within Santa Barbara County?

Inconvenient hours of service Elect not to receive treatment Limited or no bilingual services Embarrassment of being labeled Inconvenient location of services Transportation Do not meet financial qualifications Shortage of needed services/ programs Provider Consumer X

What services do you feel are the most important to provide?

Services for college population Adolescent services Family support and consultation Youth and family services Elder services Client advocacy Crisis services Integrated substance abuse and mental health services Education about services and service delivery Medication and Psychiatric Services Provider Consumer X

The following treatment modalities are needed the most?

Couple Educational Recreational Family Social Group Individual Therapy Provider Consumer X

What would be the most helpful in terms of treatment?

Adolescent services Children's therapy Help with parenting skills Couple's therapy Help with anger management Help with trauma issues Family therapy Knowledge about community treatment services Drug and alcohol counseling Help with anxiety management Help with social skills Help with communication skills Help with low mood/ depression Provider Consumer X

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