PRISM – Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring

PRISM Community Needs Survey

The purpose of this survey is to collect information on current gaps in service for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community within York and Peel Regions. The information collected will inform the development of the PRISM program at BBBSPY as well as it’s future programming. The form will also collect personal information for those who want to become a mentee, mentor or advisory panel member. The form is directed towards Peel Region and York Region service workers and volunteers who work and/or volunteer with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, families members of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and adults.

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SHARE YOUR VOICE AND BE PART OF THE IMPACT

PRISM stands for Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, and Mentoring. BBBS of Peel York is developing a PRISM program that best meets the needs of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in York and Peel Regions. To do that, we need your input! If you are an 2SLGBTQIA+ young person or adult, family member of a 2SLGBTQIA+ young person, or an organization that serves the 2SLGBTQIA+ community directly or indirectly, we want to hear from you! Your answers will better inform the development of our PRISM program to ensure we are filling the gaps in services currently offered within York and Peel Regions. As compensation for your time, we will be giving out five e-gift cards of $10 value and will be drawing for a winner after every 10 entries. The draw is optional. To be included in the draw, there will be a space to enter your preferred name and email address at the end of this survey. Thank you for helping us provide relevant and impactful programming to our community!

Please select the statement that best describes you:(Required)

I work or volunteer for an external organization that works with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community directly.

I work or volunteer for an external organization that works with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community indirectly.

I am under 18 years old and identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

I am over 18 years old and identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.

I am an ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and I’m under 18 years old.

I am an ally to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and I’m over 18 years old.

I am a family member to an 2SLGBTQIA+ young person.

What organization do you work or volunteer with?

Please select the area where you work, volunteer or live in:(Required)

York Region: Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Whitchurch-Stouffville, King, Newmarket, or East Gwillimbury

Peel Region: Brampton, Mississauga, or Caledon

For the purpose of this survey, we are looking for voices from York and Peel Regions only

Please select your age group:(Required)

8-10

11-15

16-19

20-25

25+

Please select the age of your young person/child:(Required)

8-10

11-15

16-19

20-25

25+

Please select the best statement(s) which describes how you interact with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community:(Required)

We provide direct counselling and/or psychotherapy support for the community.

We provide educational sessions and tools for the community.

We provide one-to-one or group programs to the community.

We provide housing supports to the community.

We provide healthcare services to the community.

If you feel the statements above did not clearly represent how you interact with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, use this space to further expand.

What age group does your service support:(Required)

1-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

20-25

25+

Select all that apply

In your experience, what has been the biggest barriers in providing support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community:(Required)

Waitlists being too long when making referrals.

Less youth engagement than normal.

Families not being supportive of the youth’s involvement.

Not having enough staff and/or volunteers to support young people.

Not having enough self identifying 2SLGBTQIA+ staff or volunteers to support 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.

Select all that apply

If there are other barriers of support that were not mentioned above, use this space to further expand.

Is your child or young person currently connected to any 2SLGBTQIA+ resources in your community?(Required)

Yes

If you are comfortable to share, please list the resources your child or young person is connected to and your experience of them so far?

For example, have the resources been helpful, what seems to be working and/or not working for you and your child or young person? You do not need to mention the organization name you are receiving services from if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.

What has been the biggest challenge to accessing care for your child or young person?(Required)

What are your thoughts on strategies to eliminate these barriers or challenges?(Required)

What has been a success in providing support to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.(Required)

Strong engagement from the community.

Expanding the individual’s support system to external organisations.

Expanding the individual’s connections to other’s their age or to elders.

Families feeling supported and can better support their children or young people.

Other

From your experience, which age groups lack resources and support services the most?(Required)

6-10

11-15

16-20

20-25

Select all that apply

Based on your experience, which service is most needed for 2SLGBTQIA+ young people in York and/or Peel Regions?(Required)

Ongoing activities and/or groups for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth to connect.

Activities for youth to socialize with 2SLGBTQIA+ elders.

Educational activities to learn more about topics they are interested in.

2SLGBTQIA+ events for all ages in the community.

Gender Affirming Healthcare Services.

Other

What services would you like to see more of in your community?(Required)

Activities to socialize with other 2SLGBTQIA+ people my age.

Activities to socialize with 2SLGBTQIA+ elders.

Educational activities to learn more about topics I am interested in.

Educational presentations on the history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Events for all ages in the community.

Select all that apply

What services would you like to see more of for your child or young person?(Required)

Activities to socialize with other 2SLGBTQIA+ people their age.

A 2SLGBTQIA+ mentor to connect with.

Educational activities to learn more about topics they are interested in.

All ages 2SLGBTQIA+ events for young people and families to attend.

Select all that apply

If there is a service that wasn't mentioned above that you would like to see more of for your child or young person, please mention it here

Would you be interested in a “Families of 2SLGBTQIA+ Young People” group?(Required)

Yes

What would you hope to get out of this group? Are there any topics you would be most interested in learning about and/or discussing?(Required)

Would you prefer this group to be online, in person, or a mix of both?(Required)

Online meetings.

In person meetings.

A mix of both in person and online meetings.

Are you a part of any 2SLGBTQIA+ programs or services currently?(Required)

Yes

If you feel comfortable doing so, please list those programs or supports below and your experience of them so far.

For example, what has been helpful to you in those supports, what has been challenging? Is there anything you are needing more of? You do not need to mention the organization name if you don’t feel comfortable doing so.

Are you more interested in connecting with other 2SLGBTQIA+ younger people your age or having a 2SLGBTQIA+ mentor who is older than you?(Required)

I am interested in connecting with other 2SLGBTQIA+ young people.

I am interested in connecting with an older 2SLGBTQIA+ mentor.

Both are equally important to me.

Where do you feel most comfortable meeting your mentor if you were matched?(Required)

At my school

In my community

At Big Brothers Big Sisters office locations

In my home

Online

Select all that apply

Where do you feel most comfortable meeting other peers who are 2SLGBTQIA+?(Required)

At my school

In my community

At Big Brothers Big Sisters office locations

In my home

Online

Select all that apply

What would you want to learn or gain from your experience with a 2SLGBTQIA+ mentor or a 2SLGBTQIA+ youth group?(Required)

Is there anything you would be worried about if you were to join a PRISM (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring) program?(Required)

What does a safer space mean to you? OR What does a safer space look like to you?(Required)

Based on your experience and/or where you live, where do you believe PRISM (Pride, Respect, Identity, Safety, Mentoring) programming should be located?(Required)

Select all that apply to you

If there is anything you would like to add to your responses or any feedback for this survey, please use the space below.

BECOME AN ADVISORY PANEL MEMBER

As part of the development and ongoing success of the PRISM program, BBBSPY will build an Advisory Panel. This panel will meet on an ongoing basis that is established and agreed upon together by the Advisory Members and the PRISM Program Coordinator. The Advisory Panel will have direct involvement with the creation of the PRISM program, the assessment of the program, marketing of the program, program materials and more. We are hoping to have two panels, the PRISM Youth Advisory Panel (for those under 18 years old) and the PRISM Advisory Panel (for those over 18 years old). If you are interested in joining the Advisory Panel or learning more about it, please fill out your information below and our PRISM Program Coordinator will be in contact with you.

Name

Preferred Name Preferred Pronouns

Phone

Which Region do you live in?

Are you over 18 years old?

BECOME A PRISM MENTEE OR MENTOR

If you are interested in becoming a mentee or mentor with the PRISM program once it is established, please leave your information below and our PRISM Program Coordinator will reach out.

Name

Preferred Name Preferred Pronouns

Phone

Which Region do you live in?

I am interested in becoming

ENTER OUR DRAW

If you would like to enter our draw for a $10 e-gift card of your choosing, please enter your information below. A winner is randomly chosen after every 10 submissions. If you have won an e-gift card, our PRISM Coordinator will reach out to you by email.

Name

Preferred Name Preferred Pronouns

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