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
Prevention starts with listening to young people and creating spaces where support is easier to access.
Strong Minds, Bright Futures was proud to join the School District of Philadelphia's Office of Prevention and Intervention’s Youth Mental Health Symposium at Temple University during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Students from across Philadelphia came together for workshops, wellness activities, and community connection focused on mental health and wellbeing.
Thank you to everyone helping build stronger support systems for young people across our communities.
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Join us and our Philly Partners this Friday, May 15th for the first-ever NAMI Philadelphia H.E.A.L Conference, a collaborative gathering focused on advocacy, community support, and strengthening behavioral health resources across Philadelphia.
The conference will bring together nonprofit leaders, providers, advocates, educators, and public agencies for conversations on best practices, organizational wellness, prevention, and improving access to support.
Attendees will hear from amazing speakers including our very own Kate Fox.
May 15, 2026
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Friends Hospital | Philadelphia
Learn more and register:
lnk.bio/namiphilly
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Earlier this month, Strong Minds, Bright Futures joined a group of young people from Youth Infusion at the Capitol. They spoke directly with lawmakers about the mental health challenges facing their communities and the support they want to see across PA.
Youth voice matters because young people understand these barriers firsthand and deserve a seat at the table when decisions are being made.
Thank you to Youth Infusion, Elika Almeida, Cheryl Adams, Rep. Maureen Madden Rep. Joanna McClinton and all the organizers from NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania NAMI Northeast Region PA Youth MOVE PA for continuing to create space for youth leadership and advocacy.
Interested in helping shape the future of youth mental health advocacy in PA? Apply to join the Strong Minds Youth Advocacy Council: strongmindspa.org/youth-advocacy/
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