Community Needs Survey

BPMI is building its next chapter — and your voice shapes it. This survey helps us understand what services matter most so we can connect you with the right resources. It takes about 5 minutes. All responses are anonymous.

Age range

Optional

Zip code

Optional — helps us understand where our community is

Communities you identify with

Select all that apply. Optional.

Black / African American LGBTQ+ Gender nonconforming / non-binary Transgender Queer Same-gender loving Two-spirit Intersex Other

Services you need

Which of the following services would be helpful to you or your household? Select everything that applies.

Physical health

Primary care HIV / STI testing and treatment Sexual and reproductive health Chronic disease management Dental care Vision care Substance use support Disability services

Mental health and wellness

Individual therapy or counseling Peer support groups Crisis intervention Trauma-informed care Substance use counseling Youth mental health Family or couples counseling

Housing and economic stability

Emergency housing Transitional housing Long-term affordable housing LGBTQ-affirming senior housing Rental assistance Financial counseling Benefits navigation Food access

Legal and civic support

Legal aid (general) Name and gender marker changes Immigration support Expungement assistance Hate crime reporting Voting rights / civic engagement

Employment and education

Job placement / career coaching Resume and interview prep Workforce training Entrepreneurship support Youth programs and mentorship Scholarship and financial aid

Barriers and access

Help us understand what gets in the way of you getting the support you need.

Barriers you face when accessing services

Select all that apply.

Cost / lack of insurance Transportation Don't know what's available Services not LGBTQ-affirming Not culturally competent for Black community Fear of discrimination Language barriers Distrust of providers Work schedule / hours Childcare responsibilities Past negative experiences Mental health stigma

How you prefer to access services

Select all that apply.

In person Telehealth / virtual Community events Mobile outreach (services come to me) Online resources / self-service Text or hotline

How did you hear about BPMI?

Word of mouth / friends and family Social media Community event Local organization News or media Other

Programming and final thoughts

Last section — help us design programming that actually shows up for you.

Programming you'd attend or support

Select all that apply.

Health fairs and wellness events Legal clinics Job fairs Social and community gatherings Youth programming Senior programming Advocacy and civic engagement Arts and cultural events Spiritual and faith-affirming spaces Support groups

Have you attended Black Pride Weekend?

Yes — multiple times Yes — once Not yet, but I want to I didn't know about it

Anything else you want BPMI to know?

Open for your thoughts, ideas, or needs we haven't asked about.

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Thank you.

Your response has been recorded. BPMI will use this data to build programming and partnerships that meet our community where it is.

Excelsior!

Community Needs Survey

Services you need

Barriers and access

Programming and final thoughts

Thank you.

BLACK PRIDE MILWAUKEE, INC.