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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Indiana County, we want to hear from YOU!
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Join us Sept 29 for a community dialogue on building a better mental health future for kids and families. Dinner provided, all ages welcome. ... See MoreSee Less
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This week, we’re spotlighting the Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP), a partnership of 24 rural counties working together to strengthen mental health and substance use services across north-central Pennsylvania.
BHARP represents more than 198,000 Medicaid members and ensures children, youth, and families in rural areas have access to prevention, connection, and care. In places where long travel distances, limited providers, and stigma often keep kids from getting help, BHARP has expanded access through tele-mental health, trauma-informed services, family supports, and recovery programs.
Key Focus Areas:
Rural Access & Equity
-Youth & Family Mental Health Services
-Trauma-Informed & Recovery-Oriented Care
-Advocacy for Rural Communities
We’re proud to partner with BHARP in lifting up rural voices and ensuring that every child no matter their ZIP code has the support they need to thrive.
#StrongMindsPA #StrongMindsBrightFutures #BHARP #RuralHealth #YouthMentalHealth #PAkids #CommunityCare #PreventionIsPower #ListenToYouth ... See MoreSee Less
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We applaud Governor Shapiro’s leadership in making children’s mental health a priority and expanding resources in nearly 800 schools across Pennsylvania. This is important progress and shows the commitment our state needs.
At Strong Minds, Bright Futures, we know this is just the beginning. Thousands of children across Pennsylvania still face barriers to care, especially in rural areas and in communities where prevention and early supports are hard to access.
By ensuring access to prevention, family supports, and school-based services, we can ensure our children get help before a crisis and build a stronger future for every child, no matter their ZIP code.
#StrongMindsPA #PreventionIsPower #childrensmentalhealth #CommunityCare #ListenToYouth #backtoschool #BackToSchool2025 Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania @followersMental health is just as important as physical health — and in Pennsylvania, we’re treating it that way.
In my first two years in office, we expanded mental health resources in nearly 800 schools.
Let’s keep investing in our kids and making sure children across Pennsylvania have the opportunity to succeed. ... See MoreSee Less
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