Current Project ECHO Communities

Target Participants:
Primary care providers and teams who serve NH kids and teens.

Objectives:
Increase knowledge and confidence of pediatric providers in NH to treat and support patients and families with anxiety.  

Benefits:
Participants will learn about assessment, treatment, differential diagnosis, and co-morbid conditions. Participants will also learn strategies and workflows to monitor treatment effectiveness, step treatment as clinically indicated, and support families.

Contact: 
Cait McAllister cait.mcallister@unh.edu

Funding Source:
This program is supported by HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $820,999 with 20% financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, the Department of Health and Human Services, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

Additional Notes:
There is no cost to participate. 
If you are interested, please complete the application of interest.
 

Join Project ECHO: Aging, Community, and Equity to learn about the impact of the pandemic on the mental and physical well-being of older adults living in rural communities and share potential solutions.

Target Participants

Medical and behavioral health professionals, community and social service organizations, long-term care staff, individuals with dementia, caregivers, friends, family, and other supports. 

Objectives

• Explore person-centered approaches to facilitate communication and promote independence and dignity for people living with dementia
• Examine the relationship between dementia and factors such as traumatic life events and COVID-19
• Promote the benefits of interdisciplinary collaboration for the individual and the members of their care team

Benefits

• Increase knowledge of pandemic related impacts on the mental and physical well-being of older adults living in rural areas
• Apply person-centered solutions to support older adults coping with the impacts of the pandemic 
• Engage in a community of peers to learn about supports across the medical, community, social service, and informal caregiver systems  

Timeline

Cohort 1: Social Isolation and Loneliness 
February – September 2022 

Cohort 2: 4Ms of Age-Friendly Health Systems 
January – October 2023 

Cohort 3: Honoring End-of-Life Preferences 
February – May 2024 

Cohort 4: Person-Centered Care in Long-Term Care Facilities 
February – April 2025 

Contact

For more information, please contact Sam Leiper, MPA, Project Director at Care2.ECHO@unh.edu 

Funding Source

The project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $475,000 annually with 100% funded by HRSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA/HHS or the U.S. Government. 

CARE2, is a collaboration between Medical Care Development, Inc. and University of New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and Practice. 

Additional Information

There is no cost to participate. Register here or see the flyer for more information

Target Participants:

Students, nurses, pharmacists, peer recovery and support, emergency responders, prescribers, and allied health (social work, OT, behavioral health, medical assistant) professionals in rural ME, NH, VT, and Northern NY. 

Objectives:

By the end of this learning series, participants will have increased knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to understand support individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. 

Benefits:

Increased understanding of co-occurring disorders, including their neurobiological, psychological, and social dimensions

Evidence-informed approaches to care, including trauma-informed and harm reductionist practices, grief support, and staff wellness strategies. 

Opportunities to connect with a community of professionals working in behavioral health, sharing insights and resources across organizations

Timeline: 

3/4/2026, 3/18/2026, 4/1/2026, & 4/15/2026 12:00-1:00pm EST

Contact: 

For more information, please contact Cait McAllister at cait.mcallister@unh.edu. 

Funding Source:

The project described was supported by grant number U3IRH43508 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, DHHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, HRSA/HHS or the U.S. Government. CARE2 is a collaboration between MCD Global Health and the University of New Hampshire Institute for Health Policy and Practice.

Additional Notes:

There is no cost to participate. See this flyer for additional information.