Statewide Public Health Needs Assessment
Led a collaborative, multi-county public health needs assessment to identify service gaps, regional disparities, and cross-sector priorities for future emergency preparedness and funding alignment.
Challenge
A state entity responsible for behavioral health and emergency preparedness required a clear picture of system capabilities and community needs across a diverse multi-county region. Without localized insight and cross-agency input, it risked misaligned funding and ineffective planning.
Our Approach
- Designed and deployed a 50-question statewide survey
- Facilitated over 60 interviews with emergency managers, behavioral health leaders, and community orgs
- Aligned findings with SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Continuum of Care model
- Developed a written report with prioritized regional and statewide recommendations
- Mapped data findings to national benchmarks and grant priorities
Results
Key Takeways
- Delivered a multi-county assessment with broad stakeholder engagement
- Positioned the state to meet federal alignment requirements (PEP24-01-037)
- Identified system gaps affecting preparedness and service equity
- Created a shared regional framework to guide plan development
- Strengthened alignment between local priorities and federal funding goals
Challenge
A state entity responsible for behavioral health and emergency preparedness required a clear picture of system capabilities and community needs across a diverse multi-county region. Without localized insight and cross-agency input, it risked misaligned funding and ineffective planning.
Our Approach
- Designed and deployed a 50-question statewide survey
- Facilitated over 60 interviews with emergency managers, behavioral health leaders, and community orgs
- Aligned findings with SAMHSA’s Behavioral Health Continuum of Care model
- Developed a written report with prioritized regional and statewide recommendations
- Mapped data findings to national benchmarks and grant priorities
Results
Key Takeways
- Delivered a multi-county assessment with broad stakeholder engagement
- Positioned the state to meet federal alignment requirements (PEP24-01-037)
- Identified system gaps affecting preparedness and service equity
- Created a shared regional framework to guide plan development
- Strengthened alignment between local priorities and federal funding goals
