Tools & Resources
Conducting Needs Assessment Surveys
This tool (from Community Tool Box) describes methods for surveying citizens on different topics.
It can be found in Assess Needs & Resources under Collect Your Own Data.
Conducting Concerns Surveys
This tool (from Community Tool Box) describes methods for surveying citizens on different topics.
It can be found in Assess Needs & Resources under Collect Your Own Data.
Conducting Focus Groups
This tool (from Community Tool Box) describes strategies for holding small group discussions to hear feedback on specific issues and to guide future action.
It can be found in Assess Needs & Resources under...
Use the Data
This tool (from CHR&R) provides suggestions for finding more detailed information about key areas in your community’s rankings.
Assessing Community Needs & Resources
This tool (from Community Tool Box) includes 21 sections mostly dedicated to different methods for collecting information (e.g., Conducting Focus Groups, Conducting Surveys, and Qualitative Methods to Assess Community Issues).
Program Development & Evaluation Logic Models
This tool (from the Univ. of WI Extension) includes tools and templates for drafting logic models.
Public Forums and Listening Sessions
This tool (from Community Tool Box) describes methods for holding public meetings to secure citizen feedback on health issues.
Multivoting
This process (from SMART Learning Systems) is a tool for narrowing a large list of ideas.
Mobilizing Action Through Partnership and Planning (MAPP) Assessment Overview
Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships is a community-driven strategic planning tool developed by the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO) for improving community health. This tool provides guidance for communities in each of the six MAPP phases: Organize for Success; Visioning; The Assessments; Strategic Issues; Goals/Strategies; and Action...
Partnership for Workplace Mental Health
This website (from American Psychiatric Association) provides resources and examples of workplace mental health programs. It can be found in Business under Act on What’s Important.