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Community Needs Assessment for People Experiencing Homelessness in Jasper and Newton Counties

If you are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, your experience can help Jasper and Newton Counties understand what is happening and improve the community response.

About 7-10 minutes Anonymous unless you request contact Feedback reviewed by community leaders
Before you begin

Your story matters.

Most questions are optional. Individual answers will be kept confidential. Public reports will show combined totals and trends, never your name or phone number. Please do not include other people's names in written answers.

1

About you

Your housing situation

Start with what your situation looks like right now. You may skip any question marked optional.

Which best describes your current housing situation?
Where did you sleep last night? (optional)
How long have you been experiencing homelessness? (optional)
Have you experienced homelessness before this time? (optional)
Are you currently by yourself or with family or others? (optional)
What is your age range? (optional)
2

Local connection

Your connection to Joplin

These questions help the community understand what brings people here, how long they have been here, and whether they plan to stay.

Did you live in the Joplin area before you began experiencing homelessness? (optional)
Why did you come to Joplin? Select all that apply. (optional)
How long have you been in the Joplin area? (optional)
Do you plan to stay in the Joplin area? (optional)
3

Housing history

What happened?

There is no judgment in these questions. The goal is to understand why housing was lost and what stable housing looked like before.

What caused you to lose housing? Select all that apply. (optional)
What was the last stable housing you had? (optional)
4

Current needs

What would help right now?

Select every type of help you currently need. This produces a clear picture of where local capacity is most needed.

What help do you need right now? Select all that apply. (optional)
Are you currently working with a case manager? (optional)
Would you like information about alcohol or drug recovery or treatment services? (optional)

If you choose yes or maybe and want someone to reach you, select the optional contact request at the end of this assessment.

Is a physical or mental health condition making stable housing harder to obtain? (optional)
Have you been able to get the help you needed? (optional)
5

Barriers

Rank what is keeping you from housing

Rank up to three barriers. Your first choice should be the single biggest barrier you face today.

What has kept you from getting back into stable housing? (optional)

Choose different answers for each rank. You may rank one, two, or three barriers.

6

Your voice

What community leaders need to hear

Use as much space as you need. These responses will be reviewed as community feedback, including by the Joplin City Council.

Would you like someone to contact you?

Contact information is optional and will not appear in public reports or be shared with the City Council.

This assessment is not an emergency request and does not guarantee immediate placement or services.