In order to assist consumer organizations become effective change agents, NCSTAC has developed The Community Needs Assessment. The Community Needs Assessment is designed to assist mental health stakeholders in determining the current strengths and service gaps in their local mental health system. The information obtained from the Community Needs Assessment will illuminate for stakeholders what needs to be addressed in order to transform the current mental health system. The Community Assessment will help mental health stakeholders to create recovery-oriented mental health services and systems.
Community Needs Assessment
Author(s): National Consumer Supporter Technical Assistance Center
Contributed by: Needs Assessment and Community Engagement Workgroup

Publication year: No Date/N.D.
Type: Procedural/Guidance Document/Guides
Target audience: Systems Leaders and Administrators, People Responsible for Leading Implementation Efforts
Experience: Intermediate
Language: English