Strong Minds,
Bright Futures:
A Partnership for Child Mental Wellbeing
A growing statewide coalition committed to building a stronger future for Pennsylvania’s children. Launched in response to deep concerns raised by families, educators, health professionals, and youth during The Big Thing—a multi-year, community-driven research initiative, led by Children First, the Partnership is transforming how we support children’s mental health in our schools, communities, and care systems.
Across the Commonwealth, children and families are facing growing mental health challenges—but far too often, the systems meant to support them respond too late or not at all. Guided by five essential reforms, the Partnership is working across sectors to remove barriers to care, expand access to early intervention, and ensure that every child can thrive close to home.With Medicaid policies, local collaboration, and a commitment to prevention, Strong Minds, Bright Futures is building a system that works—for families, providers, and the future of Pennsylvania.
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Looking for trusted mental health resources for students, families, or educators?
The Mental Health Literacy in Pennsylvania (MHLPA) website is a free resource hub that makes support easier to find.
At mhlpa.com, you can explore:
- Classroom-ready guides and conversation tools
- Resources that reduce stigma and encourage help-seeking
- Clear information for students, families, and educators
Districts and schools can even add MHLPA to their websites so support is always one click away.
At Strong Minds, Bright Futures, we are working so that every child has access to support before crisis. Tools like MHLPA move us closer to that future.
Learn more: mhlpa.com
#StrongMindsPA #youthmentalhealth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare #PAEducationNeed mental health resources for students, families, or educators?
Check out Mental Health Literacy in Pennsylvania (MHLPA) — a free, trusted resource hub created by the Project AWARE team at MCIU, designed to connect users with practical mental health resources.
At mhlpa.com, you’ll find:
🔹 Classroom-friendly guides & conversation starters
🔹 Tools to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking
🔹 Resources designed for schools and families
MHLPA can even be added to district and school websites, so mental health support is always a click away.
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The holiday season can be a challenging time for many young people. We’re grateful to our partners like NAMI who make sure support is available when families need it.
Call or text 988 anytime
Find a Warmline: nami.org/WarmlineDirectory
HelpLine FAQs: helplinefaqs.nami.org
As we support each other through the holidays, we’re also working toward a future where children can get help before crisis, because prevention should be available year-round.
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This week we had another powerful Community Dialogue in Wilkes-Barre! Families and youth shared what they need to access mental health support early and close to home.
Fox56 covered the event and highlighted why this work matters: fox56.com/news/local/children-first-leads-effort-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-support-for-y...
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Children First leads effort to improve access to mental health support for young people
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Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center joined a statewide effort to improve children’s mental health during a community dialogue Wednesday evening.Children First,0 CommentsComment on Facebook