Service & Provider Shortage
A review and summary of Rural Health Scholar research impacted by service & provider shortage.
Mental Health / SUD
Scholar Observations
- 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
Scholar Recommendations
- 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
Elder Services Shortage
Scholar Observations
- 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
Scholar Recommendations
- N/A
Summary of the Commuity's response so far
No updates to share at this time (6.17.2022)
Women's Health
Scholar Observations
- 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
Scholar Recommendations
N/A
Summary of the Community's response so far
No updates to share at this time (6.17.2022)
Food and Housing
Scholar Observations
- 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
Scholar Recommendations
N/A
Summary of the Community's response so far
No updates to share at this time (6.17.2022)