• How is your alcohol use lately?

    Sometimes drinking can shift without us really noticing—whether it’s happening more often, in larger amounts, or starting to feel harder to control. Life stress, routines, and habits can all play a role.

    This quick check-in is here to help you pause and take a closer look.

    We’ve partnered with providers and organizations to offer a brief, confidential screening to support awareness around alcohol use and overall well-being.

    This isn’t about judgment—it’s about understanding.

    Taking a moment to check in with yourself can be a powerful first step.

    How It Works

    • 10 simple questions about your alcohol use
    • No right or wrong answers—just an honest check-in
    • Takes about 2–3 minutes to complete
    • Your responses are kept private and are not linked to your name
    • Results are just for you—to help you better understand your current patterns

    What You Need to Know

    • This screening is part of a mental health initiative focused on awareness and education. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace medical care.
    • Your responses and total score are recorded in a de-identified way, meaning they are not connected to your name or personal information.
    • At the end of the screening, you will have the option to download, print, or save your results. If you choose, you may share them with a healthcare provider or behavioral health professional.
    • Your results are based only on your responses and may not reflect your full health history or current needs.
    • If your results suggest a higher level of risk, or if you have concerns about your alcohol use, we encourage you to talk with a healthcare provider or a qualified professional.
    • In crisis or feeling unsafe? Click to view resources in Erie County, PA.   

    • Disclaimer


      This screening is part of Project LAUNCH, a mental health initiative funded by the Department of Health and Human Services SAMHSA, and led by the Achievement Center of LECOM Behavioral Health. This screening is meant to provide general information and support awareness. It is not medical care. 

      This screening is not monitored in real time. No one is reviewing your answers as you complete it or after submission. Taking this screening does not create a provider–patient relationship. 

      If you have concerns about your alcohol use, please talk with a healthcare provider.

      If you are in crisis or feel unsafe, call 911, go to the nearest emergency room, or call/text 988 for immediate help. 

    • This screening is not monitored in real time.

      If you are in immediate danger, feel unsafe, or are having thoughts of harming yourself or others, call 911, go to your nearest emergency room, or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 right away. Help is available. 

      Emergency Support Resources:

      If you are in crisis, help is available 24/7. You are not alone.

      988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

      Call or Text 988

      Click to connect with 988 online chat

       

      Erie County, PA Crisis Services 

      Call 814-456-2014

      Call toll free at 1-800-300-9558

       

      Help is also available in-person at these Erie County, PA locations- 

      LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion – Emergency Room & Detoxification
      5515 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509

      UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
      2560 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505

      AHN Saint Vincent Hospital – Emergency Room
      232 W. 25th St, Erie, PA 16544

  • Privacy Notice


    Your answers and total score are stored without your name attached. They are not used to identify you as an individual. 

    The website may collect limited technical information, such as your IP address, for security purposes. 

    Screening data may be used in summary form for reporting and program evaluation.

  • Do you live in Erie County, Pennsylvania?*

  • Note: Some of our resources and follow-up supports are only available to residents in Erie County, Pennsylvania. You are still welcome to complete the screening, and view general resources at erieLAUNCH.org, but we are unable to offer certain location-specific services.

  • The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

    (AUDIT)

  • For each question, please select the answer that best reflects your alcohol use. Answer based on your typical patterns—not just one day or a recent situation.

    After you complete all 10 items, your score will be calculated for you. Please remember, this is a screening - not a medical diagnosis.

    If something doesn’t seem right, or you're concerned about your use, call your health care provider regardless of your score.  

  • How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?*
  • How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?*
  • How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?*
  • How often during the last year have you found that you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?*
  • How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?*
  • How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?*
  • How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?*
  • How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking?*
  • Have you or someone else been injured because of your drinking?*
  • Has a relative, friend, doctor, or other health care worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?*

  • Citation & Copyright:

    Babor, Thomas. Higgins-Biddle, John C. Saunders, John B. Monteiro, Maristela G. (2001). The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: Guidelines for Use in Primary Care (Second Edition).  World Health Organization: Department of Mental Health and Substance Dependence.

    Use of this tool is authorized for non-commercial, personal self-assessment only. Any other use requires permission from the copyright holders.

  •  If you’re in crisis or need help right away-

    please use one of these 24/7 resources:

     

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

    Call or Text 988

    Click to connect with 988 online chat

     

    Erie County, PA Crisis Services 

    Call 814-456-2014 

    Call toll free at 1-800-300-9558 

     

    Help is also available in-person at these Erie County, PA locations- 

    LECOM Medical Center and Behavioral Health Pavilion – Emergency Room & Detoxification
    5515 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509

    UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
    2560 W 12th St, Erie, PA 16505

    AHN Saint Vincent Hospital – Emergency Room
    232 W. 25th St, Erie, PA 16544

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