Oceana Youth Needs Assessment Conducted November 2019 Youth - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Oceana Youth Needs Assessment Conducted November 2019 Youth Advisory Council

Grade Level of Respondents – 650 total 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Gender of Respondents - 650 total 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Male Female Prefer Not to Disclose

School District of Respondents 350 300 250 200 312 150 100 195 50 61 42 38 0 Hart Shelby Walkerville Pentwater Hesperia

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Wide) Issues Effecting Oceana Youth (County Stress from family issues Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

Issues Effecting Youth, Ranked Stress from school work 1. Vaping Use 2. Bullying in school 3. Depression/Suicidal thoughts 4. Lack of self-esteem 5.

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Stress from family issues Shelby Public Schools Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Issues Effecting Youth Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Stress from family issues Walkerville Public Schools Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Issues Effecting Youth Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Stress from family issues Hesperia Community Schools Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Issues Effecting Youth Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Stress from family issues Pentwater Public Schools Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Issues Effecting Youth Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 0% Stress from family issues Hart Public Schools Access to counselors Alcohol use Texting and driving Violence in school Emotional abuse Depression/suicidal thoughts Dropping out of school Drug use Drunk driving Driving while high Eating disorders Environmental concerns Pressure to succeed Lack of family support Issues Effecting Youth Physical abuse by someone Sexual harassment Access to guns Access to health care Feeling unsafe at school Illiteracy In school violence/bullying Social media bullying Job availability for teens Stress from school work Dating relationships Peer pressure Family abuse Lack of recreational activities Lack of self-esteem STD/STI/AIDS Sexual orientation Teen pregnancy Pressure to have sex Cigarette use Vaping use Youth living in poverty Homeless youth Having enough food in your household Racial tension Bullying in school Pressure to succeed/ go to college

Helpful Programs and Activities 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

Helpful Programs & Activities, Ranked Competitive Sports 1. Arts, writing, or music focused activities 2. Outdoor recreational programs 3. Homework assistance 4. Programs that help cope with daily stress 5.

Focus Areas Most important, as identified by YAC:  Vaping  Stress from school work  Depression  Self esteem  Stress from family issues

Priority Priority Area as Determined by YAC  Stress  Mental Health Now What?  Share with adult board  Share with school boards  Targeted mini grant round or grant outreach