On February 16, 2023, LEAs were notified via PennLink the Penn State Project ECHO at the Penn State College of Medicine will be conducting focus groups with adolescents to obtain feedback on various methods for screening and educating youth about substance and alcohol use. The goal is to get teens the help that they need to address substance and alcohol misuse. We will seek broad answers that refer to teens in general, not specific individuals. Schools are asked to post/ distribute a flyer to help get participants for the project. All students under the age of 18 will be prompted to provide parent contact information for consent purposes. 

To access the program flyer, click here.

For answers to questions and/or additional information contact Ellie Hogentogler, Director of Programs & Outreach, Project ECHO, Penn State College of Medicine, at 717.468.5888.