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Mercer County LGBTQIA+ Community and Allies Survey

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The Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs will assist members of the LGBTQIA+ community to navigate government programs and access services that support job training, housing, and economic development. The Office will also assess needs within the LGBTQIA+ community, provide educational materials to help members of the community understand their legal rights, and support government outreach to the community.

The data from this survey will only be used by the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and will not be shared with any outside party. All submissions are anonymous, and participation is entirely voluntary.
1. Where in Mercer County do you live? 
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1. Where in Mercer County do you live?
2. How would you identify yourself? (Please select all that apply.)
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2. How would you identify yourself? (Please select all that apply.)
3. If you answered that you are a community provider in the previous question, please specify which type of provider you are. (Please select all that apply.) If you did not indicate that you are a community provider, please skip this question and go to question 4.  
3. If you answered that you are a community provider in the previous question, please specify which type of provider you are. (Please select all that apply.) If you did not indicate that you are a community provider, please skip this question and go to question 4.
4. Have you or someone in your family accessed affirming services (e.g. affirming primary care, behavioral/mental health, crisis services, etc.)? 
4. Have you or someone in your family accessed affirming services (e.g. affirming primary care, behavioral/mental health, crisis services, etc.)?
5. If you answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate which of the affirming services were accessed. (Please select all that apply.) If you answered "no" or "I don't know," please skip this question and go to question 9.
5. If you answered "yes" to the above question, please indicate which of the affirming services were accessed. (Please select all that apply.) If you answered "no" or "I don't know," please skip this question and go to question 9.
6. If you answered yes to the question above, please share where you received such services. This will be used to help the Mercer County Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs compile a list of supportive service providers.
7. If you or a loved one sought services, what barriers or gaps have you seen or encountered? (Please select all that apply.) If you or a loved one have not sought services, please skip this question and go to question 9.
7. If you or a loved one sought services, what barriers or gaps have you seen or encountered? (Please select all that apply.) If you or a loved one have not sought services, please skip this question and go to question 9.
8. If you or a loved one accessed services, how could that access have been more successful? If you or a loved one have not accessed services, please skip this and go to question 9.
9. There are many opportunities for the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to support community needs. Please rank the issues below based on how you believe the Office should prioritize its efforts.
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9. There are many opportunities for the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs to support community needs. Please rank the issues below based on how you believe the Office should prioritize its efforts.
Very important Somewhat important Neutral Less important Not at all important
HIV/sexually transmitted infection prevention and harm-reduction services
Navigating government services available to the LGBTQIA+ community
Teen drop-in community center (weekdays after school)
Mental health services
Partnerships with LGBTQIA+-friendly housing providers
Public education campaigns to reduce stigma and increase acceptance
Digital and social media outreach to connect youth to local resources
For our elderly population, training for caregivers and healthcare/long-term care facility staff to provide affirming care, including correct use of names and pronouns in conjunction with addressing aging issues
Inter-generational programs that connect older LGBTQIA+ adults with youth for mentorship and companionship
LGBTQIA+ senior centers or dedicated programs within existing senior centers
Programs involving help with advanced directives, wills, powers of attorney, and medical decision-making rights for LGBTQIA+ adults
Programs involving help with family law/adoption and family planning/fertility issues for LGBTQIA+ adults
Resources for businesses owned by and/or proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community
Hosting uplifting/inspiring community events (i.e. Equality Gala; June flag raising; Pride marches and poster making; December potluck)
10. Which of these organizations/programs that exist in the community are you aware of? (Please select all that apply.)
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10. Which of these organizations/programs that exist in the community are you aware of? (Please select all that apply.)
11. Are there any other concerns that have not been addressed or do you have any additional comments?
12. Which of the following best represents how you think of your sexual orientation? (Please select all that apply.) 
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12. Which of the following best represents how you think of your sexual orientation? (Please select all that apply.)
13. How do you describe your gender identity? (Please select all that apply.)
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13. How do you describe your gender identity? (Please select all that apply.)
14. What sex were you assigned at birth on your original birth certificate?
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14. What sex were you assigned at birth on your original birth certificate?
15. What is your race? 
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15. What is your race?
16. What is your ethnicity? 
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16. What is your ethnicity?
17. In which age range are you?
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17. In which age range are you?
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