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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Asking for help should lead to support.
Rep. Mike Schlossberg highlights a challenge Pennsylvania families know too well: having insurance doesn’t always mean being able to find support.
That’s why workforce is central to Strong Minds, Bright Futures’ five essential reforms. Children and families need enough providers and more ways to access support earlier, before crisis.
Inseparable’s Pennsylvania workforce report: www.inseparable.us/wp-content/uploads/dlm_uploads/2026/03/Inseparable-2026WFDevReport-PA-1.pdf
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When a young person is struggling, what adults see on the outside may not tell the whole story.
This school year, we need to look beyond behavior, listen first, and make sure students have support before things become a crisis.
Support sooner can change what happens next.
Join us at Strong Minds, Bright Futures as we work for real solutions for youth mental health across Pennsylvania.
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No student should have to cry in the bathroom during lunch because they do not know where else to go.
Paige talks about what changes when a student has someone like Ms. Carter, a trained Mental Health Liaison whose role is dedicated to listening to and supporting young people at school.
That kind of support matters.
During Suicide Prevention Week, prevention means making sure students have trusted adults, safe places to turn, and support before crisis.
Join us at Strong Minds, Bright Futures as we work for real solutions that support youth. strongmindsPA.org
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7.
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