We are in the process of conducting our 2012 Needs Assessment. Come join us in the process by filling out a survey! We are also offering a free training on February 21st from 4-5:30 on how to lead a focus group. Learn more about it here
Kent County Health Needs Assessment—The Kent County Health Needs Assessment was completed in May 2009 by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers through a planning grant with the Local Management Board. This is a report on access to health care and health care needs in Kent County, Maryland.
A new Public Behavioral Health Services Resource Guide has been updated to include the new and enhanced community services as part of the Community Alternatives Framework (CAF). Here is a more detailed description of the services under the CAF. These services were implemented in order to provide local community supports after the closing of Upper Shore.
2007-2008 Kent County Needs Assessment — Local Management Boards were required to conduct a community needs assessment every 4 years to identify the strengths and gaps in services within the community. Now it is every 3 years. The needs assessment is compiled using local data, key informant interviews, youth focus groups, surveys, and community forums. This “snap shot” gives us an indication as to where resources may need to be leveraged to impact certain indicators and result areas. Salisbury University completed the needs assessment for Kent County, and became the tool used by the Board for strategic planning.
Youth MOVE is a national organization developed to support and provide leadership skills for youth that have experienced the systems that provide services to children and families. Youth MOVE is in the beginning stages here on the Mid-Shore. Paige Young has been hired as the Youth MOVE Coordinator and a small group has sprouted.
On Our Own of Maryland —Learn about the Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) a self-management and recovery system developed by a group of people who had mental health difficulties and were struggling to incorporate wellness tools and strategies into their lives
Do you have unused or out of date prescription medicine? The Kent County Sheriff's Office will gladly take and dispose of these medications properly. Just take them to the Sheriff's Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday - 410 778-2279. Check out the LMB Calendar of events for Sheriff's Rx Drug Round-ups being held in your area during the month of April. The purpose of the round-ups is to reduce access to Kent County youth, reduce opportunities for abuse, to reduce improper disposal, to keep landfills and the water supply safe and to keep young children safe.
View the Maryland LMB 2008 Annual Report.
Here is a one-page update on Kent County's Federally Qualified Health Center Planning Project.
Make Children Count Too
Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. Local communities rely on census information in planning for schools, child care, health, and other critical services. The Annie E. Casey Foundation is supporting the Census Bureau's efforts to ensure that parents and child care providers count their babies and young children on their 2010 Census forms so all children can benefit tomorrow from community services.
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