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.
EVENT GUIDE:
AFFILIATE EVENTS
STRONG MINDS EVENTS
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
Congratulations to Donna E.M. Bailey, CEO of Community Behavioral Health, on being named to City & State PA’s inaugural Philadelphia Power Brokers list.
This recognition reflects the importance of strong public behavioral health leadership and cross-system partnership in Philadelphia.
In our recent Strong Minds, Bright Futures report on Philadelphia’s school-based mental health system, CBH’s work was central to the story of how schools, providers, and public systems can work together to make support easier to reach for students and families.
Philadelphia continues to offer important lessons for Pennsylvania: when systems coordinate, children can get support earlier and closer to where they already are.
Read more: www.cityandstatepa.com/power-lists/2026/06/2026-cspa-philadelphia-power-brokers/414442/#donna-bailey
Learn more: strongmindspa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Phila-SMBF-Report.pdf
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CBH is proud to announce that CEO Donna E.M. Bailey has been named a recipient of the Philadelphia Power Brokers Award as part of City and State Pennsylvania’s inaugural list, which highlights those committed to advancing policies that directly affect Philadelphians. This honor reflects a promise kept... CBH’s goal has always been to work with our system partners, so our community members receive the care they deserve. We stand firm in that.
Thank you, City and State PA, for recognizing and honoring Donna’s contributions and determination to improve Philadelphia.
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“The space that we need to breathe.”
Young people need more than encouragement to “push through.” They need support that actually works.
Join us at Strong Minds, Bright Futures as we work for real solutions for youth mental health across Pennsylvania.
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