How would you say things are these days in your life? Would you say that you are:
Very unhappy
Unhappy
Happy
Very Happy
In reference to LGBTQ issues, to what extent do you agree that in the Greater Pittsburgh region are generally headed in the right direction?
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
In your opinion, how much discrimination is there against each of these groups in Greater Pittsburgh region today?
African American
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Asian American
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Hispanic American
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Gays and Lesbians
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Transgender/Queer
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Women
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
What sort of negative or bad experience have you faced as a LGBTQ person (during the past 5 years) in Greater Pittsburgh region?
Been subject to slurs or jokes
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Rejected by family member(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Rejected by friend(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Been threatened or physically attacked
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Police Brutality
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Been made unwelcome at place of worship
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Received poor service in restaurants/hotels
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Received poor service in place of business
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Unfairly rejected for employment
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Unfairly treated with wage discrimination
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Unfairly treated with job promotion opportunity
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
How would you rate your overall physical health right now?
Poor
Fair
Good
Very good
Excellent
What kind of health coverage or insurance do you have?
Obamacare
VA
Medicaid
Private insurance or HMO/HMOE (paid by employer)
Medicare
Private insurance or HMO/HMOE (paid by yourself)
None
Do you have a family doctor/PCP?
Yes
No
How long ago was your most recent physical check up?
1 year ago or more recent
about 2 years ago
about 3 years ago
about 4 years ago
about 5 years ago
more than 5 years ago
Please check all that apply to you:
Tested for STDs within the past 3 years
Diagnosed with STDs within the past 3 years
Diagnosed with HIV/AIDS within the past 3 years
Received mental health counseling within the past 3 years
Attended NA, AA or 12-step programs within the past 3 years
Engaged with a mentor within the past 3 years
Currently challenged with drug and alcohol problem
Currently challenged with mental health/co-occurring disorders’ problem
Are you currently linked to treatment?
Where did you go for your most recent medical treatment?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced serious depression?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced serious anxiety or tension?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced hallucinations?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced trouble understanding, concentrating, or remembering?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced trouble controlling violent behavior?
During the past 30 days how many days have you experienced eating disorders?
Which of the following activities did you typically engage as your social and leisure time activities?
Watching TV
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Listening to music
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Play indoor game(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Play outdoor sport(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Attending and watching sport game(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Spending time on excising (at home)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Spending time on excising (out of home)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Doing things with your computer (not counting work)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Spending time reading
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Visiting or socializing with family member (s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Visiting or socializing with LGBTQ friends
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Visiting or socializing with friends, not including LGBTQ
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Going to clubs
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Going to restaurants
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Viewing rented movies on TV
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Going to a movie (at a theater)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Attending a faith-based service
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Attending social activity of a faith-based organization
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
In reference to the Black LGBTQ community in Greater Pittsburgh region how good is the organized social and recreational activities (e.g., such as basketball, softball, bowling, etc.)?
Very Poor
Poor
OK/Good
Very Good
Do your parents know about your sexuality choices?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do your parents accept you as a same gender loving (SGL)?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do your sibling(s) accept you as a SGL?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do your parents supporting you as a SGL?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do your friends support you as a SGL?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Does your pastor know that you are SGL?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Does your pastor encourage you to be an active member of the faith group?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you felt uncomfortable with your faith group leaders?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you felt uncomfortable with your other faith group members?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you reached out to your faith group leaders/members for support?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Did you did receive support from your faith group leaders/members?
Yes
No
Does not apply
If “Yes”, please specify what type of support(s) was received?
Do you believe faith-based teachings about god or higher beings?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do you devote time to study faith-based documents (Bible, Koran, etc.)?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Would you attend an inclusive church, mosque, temple, or others alike?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do you attend gay film festivals?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you associated with Parents, Families of Lesbian and Gays (PFLAG)?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you associated with Gay Lesbian Straight Educational Network (GLSEN)?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Are you in need of a SGL support network?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Are you in need of a social service support network for your needs?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Do you believe that creative work by SGL artists can help change social attitude, culture, and behavior?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Are you in need of socializing with other SGL individuals?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you attended Pittsburgh Pride festival?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Have you attended Pittsburgh Black Pride festival?
Yes
No
Does not apply
Please indicate your human service need(s)?
Substance use/abuse problem
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Learning coping skills
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Mental health/ co-occurring disorders
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Personal relationship problems
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Dealing with trauma
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Self-esteem building
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Strengthening family relationship
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Addressing physical health related issues
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Advancing training/education
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Employment and self-sufficiency
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Mentoring service
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Housing information
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Criminal behavior/recidivism prevention
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Personal growth, life and social skills development
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
HIV/AIDS related services
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Referral to specific community-based human service(s)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
What can social service & Health agencies do better?
How would you describe yourself?
Gay/SGL
Lesbian
Bisexual
Transgender
Straight
How would you describe yourself (if not listed above)?
What year were you born?
Were you ever a CYF assigned foster child?
Yes
No
What is your race/ethnic background?
Black
Bi/multi-racial
Hispanic/Latino/Latina
White
What is your race/ethnic background (if not listed above)?
What is your highest educational level?
Up to some high school
Home school
Completed high school
Some associates degree/4-year college degree credits
Associates degree graduate
4-year college graduate or higher
Current marital status:
Single
Divorced
Separated
Married (same gender partner)
Married (heterosexual partner)
How many SGL individuals do you know (on the first name basis) in Greater Pittsburgh region?
Do you have children (age up to 18)?
Yes
No
Have you ever lost the custody of your children to CYF?
Yes
No
What is your current employment status?
Employed-- part time (less than 35 hours per week)
Employed-- full time (35 or more hours per week)
Unemployed and seeking work
Unemployed, and not looking for work
Unemployed, disabled
Unemployed, retired
Unemployed, in school/training
Would you be willing to support a group like UHIMWE Alliance in Pittsburgh?
Yes
No
Name
(optional)
First Name
Last Name
Address
(optional)
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal Code
Country
How did you hear about this survey?