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
Support starts when adults take how young people are feeling seriously, help them understand what they are carrying, and guide them without dismissing or controlling them.
That kind of support can make it easier for young people to ask for help before things become a crisis.
We can do better. Join us at Strong Minds, Bright Futures and learn how.
strongmindsPA.org
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Mental health challenges can affect any young person, but access to support is not equal.
During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we recognize that many children, youth, and families still face barriers to care, including stigma, cost, language access, trust, and difficulty finding support close to home.
Crisis support matters. If you or someone you know needs help now, call or text 988.
But young people should not have to reach crisis before support is available.
Pennsylvania needs mental health support that is easier to reach earlier — in schools, communities, and trusted places families already turn to.
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth #accessbeforecrisis #supportearlierMental health conditions don't discriminate based on race, color, gender, or identity.
During Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we focus on the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental illness across the Commonwealth.
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Stories should help shape solutions.
Spotlight PA is hosting a live storytelling event on Pennsylvania’s mental health care system, featuring people with lived experience, families, advocates, providers, and experts.
Thursday, July 30
5:00–7:30 PM
Albright Memorial Library, Scranton
Learn more and register: www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/06/pennsylvania-mental-health-storytelling-panel-event-events/
Too many people still face barriers, delays, and impossible choices when trying to access care. Pennsylvania needs systems that make support easier to reach earlier, before families are left on their own, and before crisis.
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