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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STRONG MINDS EVENTS
Young people across PA are telling us what they need: support earlier, trusted adults, and schools and communities where it feels safe to ask for help.
Join Strong Minds, Bright Futures for Youth Voices, Statewide Solutions: A Pennsylvania Town Hall on Youth Mental Health.
This statewide Zoom conversation will bring youth and families together with elected officials to discuss what is working, where support is still too hard to access, and what should come next for youth mental health in Pennsylvania.
Tuesday, August 18
4:00–5:00 PM
Zoom Webinar
Register today: bit.ly/4hbO7oL
Please share with youth, families, educators, providers, advocates, and community partners.
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Supporting families means supporting caregivers too.
90.5 WESA is hosting their next Mind Matters Town Hall: Caring for the Caregiver on July 23 at Frank Sarris Public Library in Canonsburg.
This free community event will bring together people with lived experience, local resources, and expert voices to discuss caregiver stress, burnout, mental health, and support.
Caregivers play a vital role in the wellbeing of families and communities. They should not have to navigate stress or support alone.
July 23 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Frank Sarris Public Library, Canonsburg
Learn more and register: www.wesa.fm/mindmatters
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Support is stronger when communities come together.
Our partners at Youth MOVE PA are hosting Wellness Days 2026: Strength Sparks Wellness in Washington County, part of their sixth annual statewide celebration uplifting youth voices, expanding access to resources, and strengthening community partnerships.
This free event will bring youth, families, providers, and community organizations together for joyful, stigma-reducing spaces focused on resilience, wellness, and mental health connection.
Washington Park – Stone Pavilion
Washington, PA
July 11 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Register: www.pmhca.org/Wellness-Days
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Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association - Wellness Days
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Youth MOVE PA is proud to present Wellness Days 2026, marking the sixth year of this powerful annual celebration designed to uplift youth voices, expand access to resources, and strengthen community p...0 CommentsComment on Facebook