Service & Provider Shortage

• There is a need for more mental health clinicians on the Island, especially those who specialize in work with elders,  2011 RHS Presentation  &  2014 
• Need for more 1:1 counseling for SUD cases and a centralized person/team to manage long-term care,  2016 RHS Presentation 
• Shortage of mental health providers that specialize in late teens/early adulthood,  2021 RHS Presentation 
• Shortage of SUD services that specialize in late teens/early adulthood,  2021 RHS Presentation 
• May also consider a full time youth MH specialist for MVRHS

• Recommended attract more MH providers for the 16-26 age group,  2021 RHS Presentation ‡

Summary of the Community's response so far Martha's Vineyard Community Services is currently rolling out a comprehensive program to attract new MH clinicians to the Island across different specialized areas/age groups.

Last updated 6.17.2022

• Long wait to see primary care providers that specialize in elderly care,  2013 RHS Presentation ,  2014  &  2018 
• Elders use the ED as a backup,  2013 RHS Presentation 

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Summary of the Commuity's response so far

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• There needs to be better access to pregnancy termination for the Island population,  2017 RHS Presentation 
• There needs to be better access to specialized care – women’s health and specialties related to healthy pregnancy,  2017 RHS Presentation 

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Summary of the Community's response so far

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• Support the effort to expand housing court to the Cape and Islands,  2015 RHS Presentation 
• There are few medically tailored meal options on the Island,  2021 RHS Presentation 

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Summary of the Community's response so far

No updates to share at this time (6.17.2022)