KC LGBTQ+ Community Needs Assessment
Despite the growing body of research about LGBTQ+ people in the U.S., little is known about the characteristics and lived experiences of LGBTQ+ community members, particularly those who live in the Midwest. The KC Voices of Pride project sought to give voice to the thousands of LGBTQ+ individuals who live, work, and contribute to our Kansas City community. Over 1,100 LGBTQ people from 14-county Kansas City metropolitan area took the survey.
The Needs Assessment examined critical areas of need like safety; economic and housing security; medical and mental health care; drug and alcohol recovery; legal assistance; community connection and social life; and civic engagement. Explore some of our key findings below.
Many respondents reported feeling unsafe when interacting with police or other law enforcement:
Many respondents reported feeling unsafe when interacting with police or other law enforcement:
Many respondents reported feeling unsafe when interacting with police or other law enforcement:
Many respondents reported feeling unsafe when interacting with police or other law enforcement:
Many respondents reported feeling unsafe when interacting with police or other law enforcement:
Some respondents reported not having access to mental healthcare:
Some respondents indicated there have been times in the past year when they did not have enough money to buy food for themselves or their family:
Some respondents reported experiencing barriers when trying to access healthcare in the past year:
Some respondents felt that they do not have a sense of connection to the LGBTQ+ community where they live.