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7- �EASTSIIDE • HEN ,EPI COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES COLT 'CH,, I1\TC. 2534 Central Ave. N.E. Rm.202 Mpls.Mn. 55418 Ph.348-4821 Summary Of Survey Regarding County Funded Services In June of 1983, the Eastside Community Services Council conducted a survey to ascertain the priority of need for human services. A questionnaire was drafted for this purpose and sent to approximately two hundred persons. Those included in the sample are providers of services, pastors of area churches, principals and - -- social workers in area schools, and others involved with human services. Sixty- six responses were returned, six of which had no forwarding address. The survey (see attachment) is- broken down into six major categories with county funded services being grouped into each one. There is a ranking by unit in each category in addition to an overall aggregate. Each unit is rated- by the respondent and a weighted average of need is determined by dividing all points by the total number of respondents. In addition, each major category is tested. Several ties exist and these are denoted by an asterisk (*) . Several units not included under county funded services appear at the end of the survey. Because of only one response to each item, a formal analysis is not in order. Comments from respondents are included in the instrument. Shelters for battered women and employment training/counselling tie for the • number one overall priority ranking. Youth diversion, as a part of the Chemical Dependency grouping, rates second with emergency social services (three) , child protection (four) and adult day care (five), following closely behind. These top five priorities largely reflect considerations emanating from current economic conditions. Until the present condition of the economy improves, there will be continued emphasis placed upon employment training/counselling, shelter for battered women, emergency social services, and other concerns related to the family unit. By category, the top six priorities are: 1. Other Services (3.615) 2. Adult Services (3.598) 3. Mental Retardation (3.571) 4. Services for Children- (3.553) 5. Chemical Dependency ,(3.506) 6. Mental Health (3.414) Of the. total responses in the sample (2030) divided into the sum of points (7184), a weighted average of 3.538 is decided upon for the entire survey. This • indicates- a general consensus for some expansion and maintaining current levels (Continued)