What are the needs of residents in Haldimand-Norfolk after going through a pandemic?
Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services is inviting residents of the two counties to participate in a community needs assessment survey (which can be found here) to evaluate if the health and social services needs of local residents have changed since COVID-19 showed up and if these needs are being met.
A community needs assessment was last conducted in 2019, and community leaders will use the findings from this assessment to monitor trends, determine priorities, and develop strategies that will have a positive impact on the health of the communities.
Questions included in the survey cover a wide range of topics, including respondents’ ability to access social services and healthcare, their eating and exercise habits, family make-up, housing situation, and more.
The survey takes about 15 minutes and can be completed online at www.hnhu.org/CNASurvey.
Respondents may request the survey over the phone by calling 519-426-6170 or 905-318-6623.
Paper copies of the survey will also be available at all Haldimand-Norfolk Health and Social Services buildings and at public library branches in the two counties.
The survey will be open until July 31, 2022.
Respondents will have the option to be entered into a draw for one of three $50 gift cards to a local grocery store.
Focus groups and interviews with community members and local agencies and stakeholders will be occurring simultaneously with the public survey to help provide additional feedback.
The survey responses are gathered anonymously, protecting the privacy of respondents.
The information collected through the survey will be compiled and released following a report to the Board of Health.
No individual information or names will be included in the survey report.
The survey can be filled out at www.hnhu.org/CNASurvey