The Summit Project

Integrating school and community resources to support the development of healthy children and families in State College, PA

Our Mission

To improve access to quality mental health services and supports from prevention through intervention for youth in our community and to promote collaboration between schools, community agencies, families, and students.

Why should schools focus on mental health?

1 in 5 students will experience mental health problems during their school years. Less than 1 in 3 of these students will get the help they need because they are unable to access them in the community.

Education and Training

Providing education and training opportunities for school personnel, mental health professionals, and families

Information and Referral

Expanding access to appropriate referrals and interventions

Enhancing collaborative relationships

The Summit Project is committed to enhancing collaborative relationships between school-based and mental health services systems, and families.

What Do Bullying and Youth Substance Use Have in Common? More Than You Might Think.

(Re-Post from SAMHSA, Oct 3) October is Bullying Prevention Month and National Substance Abuse Prevention Month, a busy and important time for prevention efforts. On the surface, bullying and depakote buy online youth substance use may seem like separate problems. However, from research, we know that youth who use substances are at risk for other problem behaviors during [...]

by Administrator on October 11, 2012 in Uncategorized

The Summit Project