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
A stronger mental health system depends on a stronger workforce.
Our partners at Inseparable have released a new report, “The Workforce Report: Bridging the Mental Health Care Gap,” highlighting practical strategies states can use to grow and sustain the mental health workforce.
You can read the full report on the Strong Minds, Bright Futures website: strongmindspa.org/resources/
The report outlines policy approaches to expand the pipeline of providers, support the professionals already delivering care, and broaden the range of community-based roles that can help people access support sooner.
We’re grateful to our partners at inseparable for producing this important work and helping elevate solutions that can strengthen mental health support across the country.
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Philly this is where the next phase of youth mental health begins.
Join Strong Minds, Bright Futures for Ignite Philly on Monday March 16th take the next steps for address the youth mental health crisis in our community. You will help shape the future for youth in our city and across Pennsylvania.
The evening will begin with Philadelphia students sharing their experiences navigating the mental health system. From there, we’ll explore the reforms needed to strengthen prevention, expand access to care, support families, and grow the workforce our children need.
- @School District of Philadelphia (440 N Broad Street)
- Monday, March 16
- 4:00–6:00 PM
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-philly-driving-the-next-phase-of-youth-mental-health-tickets-19825282...
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Philly! This is where the next phase of youth mental health begins.
This isn’t just a conversation. It’s a chance to help shape what comes next.
On March 16th, students, families, educators, providers, and community leaders will gather at the School District of Philadelphia HQ for Ignite Philly, a conversation about the next steps it will take to strengthen mental health support for young people in our city and across PA.
Together, we’ll hear what it’s actually like to navigate the mental health system today and then explore what Strong Minds, Bright Futures is doing to strengthen prevention, expand access, support families, and grow the workforce our children need.
LOCATION:
The School District of Philadelphia -440 N Broad Street
DATE:
Monday, March 16
TIME:
4:00–6:00 PM
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/ignite-philly-driving-the-next-phase-of-youth-mental-health-tickets-19825282...
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PhillyEvents #ListenToYouth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare ... See MoreSee Less
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