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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Pennsylvania’s ongoing investment in 988 and walk-in crisis centers is important. When someone needs help now, crisis support must be ready.
But young people should not have to reach that point before support is available. September is Suicide Prevention Month and Strong Minds, Bright Futures is working toward a system where the struggles children are going through can be noticed earlier, where they are supported in schools and communities, and where children are connected to care before challenges become emergencies.
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988.
Read more: www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/state-leaders-gather-at-capitol-for-national-suicide-prevention-month/
#StrongMindsPA #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouthMentalHealth #AccessBeforeCrisis #SupportEarlier #PennsylvaniaSeptember is the start of National Suicide Prevention Month, so state leaders held a ceremony at the Capitol. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Meta settlement is a meaningful step toward protecting young people online — but safer platforms alone will not solve the youth mental health crisis.
As Strong Minds, Bright Futures shared with The Philadelphia Tribune, social media did not create this crisis, though it can make the pressures young people face worse and more constant.
For families across PA, this moment should lead to more than new platform safeguards. It should lead to sustained support for children in schools, communities, and trusted places where help can come earlier.
Read the article: www.phillytrib.com/news/local_news/philly-parents-and-advocates-applaud-metas-17-1b-settlement/ar...
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Thank you to the elected officials and staff who attended Youth Voices, Statewide Solutions last week and listened directly to young people from across Pennsylvania.
We are grateful to every office that joined the conversation and helped show young people that their voices matter.
Watch the full town hall: youtu.be/bagyhZU8Si8
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #YouthVoice #AccessBeforeCrisis #SupportEarlier @followers Governor Josh Shapiro Pennsylvania Department of Human Services ... See MoreSee Less
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