Training Needs Assessment & Community Survey

The Behavioral Health Training Collaborative (aka BHTC) was established in December 2019 to provide mental health and wellness trainings at no cost to the Orange County, California community. We would like to ask for your participation in this survey to help us in continuing to provide training opportunities to the community that are of interest and relevant to you, your family and the community.

Please rate your interest in attending in mental/behavioral-health related trainings:

What are the biggest mental/behavioral health needs for you, your family, or your community, as it relates to trainings provided? Select all that apply.

	You/Your Family	Your Community
Responding to a person’s mental/behavioral health needs	You/Your Family	Your Community
Understanding a person’s cultural background & needs	You/Your Family	Your Community
Knowing about mental/behavioral health resources in the area	You/Your Family	Your Community
Getting the needed mental/behavioral health resources	You/Your Family	Your Community
Overcoming the stigma associated with having a mental illness	You/Your Family	Your Community
Managing mental health symptoms	You/Your Family	Your Community
Parenting advice/resources	You/Your Family	Your Community
Other (please specify)	You/Your Family	Your Community

If "Other" please specify:

Which population(s) are you most interested in learning more about with regards to mental/behavioral health issues: Select all that apply.

What mental/behavioral health training topics would you be interested in? Select all that apply.

*Mental Health First Aid is defined as understanding and responding to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders.

What are your top two (2) preferred methods of learning:

In-person/Lecture

Webinar/Online (e.g., via video/Zoom)

Self-paced/Independent learning (e.g. pre-recorded/reading course content at your own pace)

Hands on (e.g., interactive, role playing)

Other (please specify) Other (please specify)

How long should each of the following types of training last?

	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day
In-person/Lecture	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day
Webinar/Online	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day
Self-paced/Independent Learning	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day
Hands on	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day
Other	1-2 hours	3-5 hours	One day

When is it most convenient for you to attend trainings? Select all that apply.

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Weekdays	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Weekends	Morning	Afternoon	Evening

Do you have reliable internet access?

Yes

No

Do you have access to a computer, phone or tablet with video capabilities?

Yes

No

What types of professionals would you like to see facilitate trainings? Select all that apply.

Psychiatrist/Psychologist

Licensed Therapist/Counselor (e.g. Clinical Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist, etc.)

Community-Based Organization Professional

Community Member

Other (please specify) Other (please specify)

What do think would be your biggest barrier to participating in mental/behavioral health trainings? Select all that apply.

In what languages should trainings be available to community members? Select all that apply.

Please select the top three (3) ways you would prefer to find out about available mental/behavioral health trainings.

What is your age?

What city do you live in?

What is your current gender identity?

What is your sexual orientation?

What is your race/ethnicity? Select all that apply

Would you be willing for us to follow-up with you in the future to ask if your needs or opinions have changed? If yes, please provide your contact information below:

Name

Email Address

Phone Number