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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Next week, NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania is hosting its annual Youth Mental Health Conference, one of the only conferences in the country focused on children, adolescents, and transition-age youth.
Friday, February 6
The Westin Pittsburgh
Strong Minds, Bright Futures is proud to uplift opportunities like this that build knowledge, connection, and action because children deserve access to real support before they reach crisis.
Learn more + register: tinyurl.com/NKPAYouthCon2026
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #youthmentalhealth #accessbeforecrisis #pittsburghpa #NAMIKeystonePA #pittsburgh #strongmindsOur annual Youth Mental Health Conference is next week! Join us on Friday, February 6, at The Westin Pittsburgh for one of the only conferences in the country specializing in children, adolescents, and transition-age youth. Featured workshops include combating rising rates of loneliness and isolation, best practices for engaging youth, and songwriting as a therapeutic practice.
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Strong Minds, Bright Futures is hosting a Community Dialogue on youth mental health in Lancaster, and we want to hear directly from young people, families, educators, providers, and community leaders.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/childrens-mental-health-listening-session-lancaster-county-tickets-198159925...
Tuesday, February 10
5:00–7:00 PM
Burrowes Elementary School
This is a chance to share what’s working, where access breaks down, and what changes are needed to better support children and their families across Pennsylvania.
All are welcome, especially youth, parents/caregivers, educators, and anyone who cares about mental health. Let’s build solutions together.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #youthmentalhealth #lancasterpa #CommunityDialogue
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State budget decisions shape how Pennsylvania supports children, families, and the services they rely on.
We encourage everyone to join today’s briefing with Secretary Valerie Arkoosh organized by our partners at Bucks-Mont Collaborative. Secretary Arkoosh has been a strong voice on health and human services and today’s conversation will help you understand what the budget means in practice.
Today | January 6
12:00–1:00 PM (Zoom)
Register and join: buff.ly/TZ1nQFA
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #PABudgett #pahealthandhumanservices
#childmentalhealth #CommunityLeadership #communitypartnerships @followersPA's newly passed state budget brings major implications for organizations across the health and human services sector.
Join Secretary Arkoosh on January 6, 12:00-1:00pm (Zoom) for an accessible overview of key investments, shifts, risks, and areas to watch in the year ahead, plus an open Q&A to get answers to your organization’s specific questions.
This C3 session is open to all. If your work touches health and human services, you’ll want to be in the (virtual) room.
Register here: buff.ly/TZ1nQFA
#C3 = Bucks-Mont Collaborative TriCounty Community Network Interagency Council of Norristown
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