Great Bay (GIS):--- The Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labor is informing the St. Peters area of the "NEEDS ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW" that will be conducted.
Representatives of the Integrated Neighborhood Development Program will be visiting various homes and requesting Interviews.
These interviews are to identify the needs and define programs to be set up by the Community Helpdesk. Interviews will begin on the 17th of February 2011 until the 24th of February 2011.
The type of questions that will be asked relates to the issues and problems people may have about housing, their surroundings and/or the neighborhood, problems or issues regarding safety, the types of services and or programs people make use of, and the type of services people would like to see in their neighborhood. There are also some on health and general well-being of persons.
There are also some general questions in order to get some statistical data regarding the demographic composition of the neighborhood.
There will be such questions as follows:
- To what extent is your environment a problem to you?
- Do you feel safe in your neighborhood?
- How is your general well-being?
- Is running water a problem in your neighborhood?
- Are your children able to play outside?
The information will contribute to establishing the types of services needed within the neighborhood. In April, Community Helpdesks (CHD) will be established in three different neighborhoods: St Peters, Dutch Quarter and Cole Bay.
These CHDs will coordinate the services of various departments and provide a holistic approach to assisting the various persons living in the neighborhoods.
The interviews will be conducted by staff members of the Departments of Community Development, Social Welfare and Social development.
This is a pilot program, and after evaluating this current process (of conducting the assessments), the Social Department will carry out needs assessments in nine other neighborhoods.