Strong Minds, Bright Futures
@strongmindspa.bsky.social
A Partnership for Child Mental Wellbeing
Lancaster County — tomorrow is the day.
We are hosting a Community Dialogue on youth mental health and wants to hear directly from youth, families, educators, and community leaders.
Feb 10 | 5–7 PM
Burrowes Elementary School
Register at strongmindspa.org/get-involved/
#StrongMindsPA #Lancaster
We are hosting a Community Dialogue on youth mental health and wants to hear directly from youth, families, educators, and community leaders.
Feb 10 | 5–7 PM
Burrowes Elementary School
Register at strongmindspa.org/get-involved/
#StrongMindsPA #Lancaster
February 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Lancaster County — tomorrow is the day.
We are hosting a Community Dialogue on youth mental health and wants to hear directly from youth, families, educators, and community leaders.
Feb 10 | 5–7 PM
Burrowes Elementary School
Register at strongmindspa.org/get-involved/
#StrongMindsPA #Lancaster
We are hosting a Community Dialogue on youth mental health and wants to hear directly from youth, families, educators, and community leaders.
Feb 10 | 5–7 PM
Burrowes Elementary School
Register at strongmindspa.org/get-involved/
#StrongMindsPA #Lancaster
New research from our partner Allies for Children confirms what PA families and schools know: youth mental health needs outpace available supports.
Read here: strongmindspa.org/resources/
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare #PAKids
Read here: strongmindspa.org/resources/
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare #PAKids
December 19, 2025 at 3:15 PM
New research from our partner Allies for Children confirms what PA families and schools know: youth mental health needs outpace available supports.
Read here: strongmindspa.org/resources/
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare #PAKids
Read here: strongmindspa.org/resources/
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #CommunityCare #PAKids
Last week we joined our partners at MCIU for Voices for Education listening to students and helping amplify what they want leaders to hear.
One message is clear: mental health remains a top concern for young people. Youth voices must be part of the solution.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthVoice
One message is clear: mental health remains a top concern for young people. Youth voices must be part of the solution.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthVoice
December 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Last week we joined our partners at MCIU for Voices for Education listening to students and helping amplify what they want leaders to hear.
One message is clear: mental health remains a top concern for young people. Youth voices must be part of the solution.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthVoice
One message is clear: mental health remains a top concern for young people. Youth voices must be part of the solution.
#StrongMindsBrightFutures #YouthVoice
Check out the newest episode of Stigma Stompers from our partners at NAMI of Erie County, featuring Dr. Mary Anne Albaugh, a Strong Minds, Bright Futures partner & longtime champion for youth mental health.
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#youthmentalhealth #StrongMindsBrightFutures
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#youthmentalhealth #StrongMindsBrightFutures
Season 2: Episode 22 – Building Bridges: Dr. Mary Anne Albaugh on Transforming Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Spotify video
open.spotify.com
December 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Check out the newest episode of Stigma Stompers from our partners at NAMI of Erie County, featuring Dr. Mary Anne Albaugh, a Strong Minds, Bright Futures partner & longtime champion for youth mental health.
open.spotify.com/episode/0CLp...
#youthmentalhealth #StrongMindsBrightFutures
open.spotify.com/episode/0CLp...
#youthmentalhealth #StrongMindsBrightFutures
Carbondale’s Aevidum Club shows what we see across PA: youth want support, but too many still can’t access the mental health care they need.
Students are stepping up. Adults need to meet them halfway by removing barriers and expanding school-based supports.
Strong kids → a bright PA future.
Students are stepping up. Adults need to meet them halfway by removing barriers and expanding school-based supports.
Strong kids → a bright PA future.
December 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Carbondale’s Aevidum Club shows what we see across PA: youth want support, but too many still can’t access the mental health care they need.
Students are stepping up. Adults need to meet them halfway by removing barriers and expanding school-based supports.
Strong kids → a bright PA future.
Students are stepping up. Adults need to meet them halfway by removing barriers and expanding school-based supports.
Strong kids → a bright PA future.
POSTPONED EVENT: LANCASTER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FOR STRONG CHILDREN's MENTAL HEALTH EVENT
We apologize for the change in plans and truly appreciate your understanding. We are working quickly to confirm a new date in early 2026, and we hope you’ll join us when the event is rescheduled.
We apologize for the change in plans and truly appreciate your understanding. We are working quickly to confirm a new date in early 2026, and we hope you’ll join us when the event is rescheduled.
December 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
POSTPONED EVENT: LANCASTER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE FOR STRONG CHILDREN's MENTAL HEALTH EVENT
We apologize for the change in plans and truly appreciate your understanding. We are working quickly to confirm a new date in early 2026, and we hope you’ll join us when the event is rescheduled.
We apologize for the change in plans and truly appreciate your understanding. We are working quickly to confirm a new date in early 2026, and we hope you’ll join us when the event is rescheduled.
Reposted by Strong Minds, Bright Futures
Thank you to our partners at @strongmindspa.bsky.social and the many advocates and leaders of mental health that joined us last night for a powerful conversation about how to improve the #teenmentalhealth system here in Allegheny County. www.wpxi.com/news/local/f...
Families, educators, leaders gather in Downtown Pittsburgh to discuss youth mental health
A free event was held in Downtown Pittsburgh to get people talking about mental health.
www.wpxi.com
October 1, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Thank you to our partners at @strongmindspa.bsky.social and the many advocates and leaders of mental health that joined us last night for a powerful conversation about how to improve the #teenmentalhealth system here in Allegheny County. www.wpxi.com/news/local/f...
Looking for mental health resources? MHLPA is a hub that makes it easy to find clear tools.
- Conversation guides
- Classroom materials
- Support for youth
Access matters & resources like MHLPA strengthen prevention.
Explore: mhlpa.com
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower
- Conversation guides
- Classroom materials
- Support for youth
Access matters & resources like MHLPA strengthen prevention.
Explore: mhlpa.com
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower
November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Looking for mental health resources? MHLPA is a hub that makes it easy to find clear tools.
- Conversation guides
- Classroom materials
- Support for youth
Access matters & resources like MHLPA strengthen prevention.
Explore: mhlpa.com
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower
- Conversation guides
- Classroom materials
- Support for youth
Access matters & resources like MHLPA strengthen prevention.
Explore: mhlpa.com
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower
The holidays can be hard for many youth. Thanks to NAMI, support doesn’t stop.
988
Warmline directory: nami.org/WarmlineDirectory
HelpLine FAQs: helplinefaqs.nami.org
We’re working toward a future where prevention & early support protect children all year.
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth
988
Warmline directory: nami.org/WarmlineDirectory
HelpLine FAQs: helplinefaqs.nami.org
We’re working toward a future where prevention & early support protect children all year.
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
The holidays can be hard for many youth. Thanks to NAMI, support doesn’t stop.
988
Warmline directory: nami.org/WarmlineDirectory
HelpLine FAQs: helplinefaqs.nami.org
We’re working toward a future where prevention & early support protect children all year.
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth
988
Warmline directory: nami.org/WarmlineDirectory
HelpLine FAQs: helplinefaqs.nami.org
We’re working toward a future where prevention & early support protect children all year.
#StrongMindsPA #YouthMentalHealth
Erie County, join us Oct 7!
We’re hosting a community dialogue on children’s mental health at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology (5–7 PM). Families, youth, educators, and providers, your voice matters.
Family friendly event
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-min...
#StrongMindsPA #EriePA
We’re hosting a community dialogue on children’s mental health at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology (5–7 PM). Families, youth, educators, and providers, your voice matters.
Family friendly event
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-min...
#StrongMindsPA #EriePA
September 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Erie County, join us Oct 7!
We’re hosting a community dialogue on children’s mental health at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology (5–7 PM). Families, youth, educators, and providers, your voice matters.
Family friendly event
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-min...
#StrongMindsPA #EriePA
We’re hosting a community dialogue on children’s mental health at the Erie Center for Arts & Technology (5–7 PM). Families, youth, educators, and providers, your voice matters.
Family friendly event
Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/strong-min...
#StrongMindsPA #EriePA
Our August newsletter is live!
Inside: youth voices, partner stories, and resources to make this school year stronger.
Read it here strongmindspa.org/project/augu...
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
Inside: youth voices, partner stories, and resources to make this school year stronger.
Read it here strongmindspa.org/project/augu...
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
September 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Our August newsletter is live!
Inside: youth voices, partner stories, and resources to make this school year stronger.
Read it here strongmindspa.org/project/augu...
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
Inside: youth voices, partner stories, and resources to make this school year stronger.
Read it here strongmindspa.org/project/augu...
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention
Too often, children only get mental health care after crisis.
We’re pushing for Medicaid to cover preventive services such as screenings, peer support, and targeted supports so children get help before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth
We’re pushing for Medicaid to cover preventive services such as screenings, peer support, and targeted supports so children get help before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth
September 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Too often, children only get mental health care after crisis.
We’re pushing for Medicaid to cover preventive services such as screenings, peer support, and targeted supports so children get help before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth
We’re pushing for Medicaid to cover preventive services such as screenings, peer support, and targeted supports so children get help before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #PreventionIsPower #YouthMentalHealth
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Every child deserves care and connection. Together, we can prevent suicide by ensuring children across PA get the support they need before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #StopSuicide
Every child deserves care and connection. Together, we can prevent suicide by ensuring children across PA get the support they need before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #StopSuicide
September 2, 2025 at 7:37 PM
September is National Suicide Prevention Month.
Every child deserves care and connection. Together, we can prevent suicide by ensuring children across PA get the support they need before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #StopSuicide
Every child deserves care and connection. Together, we can prevent suicide by ensuring children across PA get the support they need before crisis.
#StrongMindsPA #SuicidePreventionMonth #YouthMentalHealth #PreventionIsPower #StopSuicide
The Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania unites 24 rural counties to expand youth mental health services. From tele-mental health to recovery supports, BHARP ensures rural PA get the care they need.
Every child deserves prevention, connection, & support no matter their ZIP code.
Every child deserves prevention, connection, & support no matter their ZIP code.
August 26, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania unites 24 rural counties to expand youth mental health services. From tele-mental health to recovery supports, BHARP ensures rural PA get the care they need.
Every child deserves prevention, connection, & support no matter their ZIP code.
Every child deserves prevention, connection, & support no matter their ZIP code.
Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB) is building strong minds and strong leaders.
Through Teen Mental Health First Aid, mentoring, & more teens gain the skills to support their peers & lead with confidence.
Free for ages 15–18 | Apply by Oct 31, 2025
youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-youth-leadership
Through Teen Mental Health First Aid, mentoring, & more teens gain the skills to support their peers & lead with confidence.
Free for ages 15–18 | Apply by Oct 31, 2025
youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-youth-leadership
August 26, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Youth Leadership Advisory Board (YLAB) is building strong minds and strong leaders.
Through Teen Mental Health First Aid, mentoring, & more teens gain the skills to support their peers & lead with confidence.
Free for ages 15–18 | Apply by Oct 31, 2025
youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-youth-leadership
Through Teen Mental Health First Aid, mentoring, & more teens gain the skills to support their peers & lead with confidence.
Free for ages 15–18 | Apply by Oct 31, 2025
youthinfusioninc.com/ylab-youth-leadership
Back-to-School is Mental Health Season
Schools are frontline spaces for prevention & support. Families play a key role too.
Check out the Back-to-School resources by our partner, NAMI Chester: nami.org/BackToSchool
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PAkids #PreventionIsPower
Schools are frontline spaces for prevention & support. Families play a key role too.
Check out the Back-to-School resources by our partner, NAMI Chester: nami.org/BackToSchool
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PAkids #PreventionIsPower
August 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Back-to-School is Mental Health Season
Schools are frontline spaces for prevention & support. Families play a key role too.
Check out the Back-to-School resources by our partner, NAMI Chester: nami.org/BackToSchool
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PAkids #PreventionIsPower
Schools are frontline spaces for prevention & support. Families play a key role too.
Check out the Back-to-School resources by our partner, NAMI Chester: nami.org/BackToSchool
#StrongMindsPA #BackToSchool #PAkids #PreventionIsPower
YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Focus Areas: Education & Workforce Development | Youth & Women’s Empowerment | Advocacy & Equity | Community Wellness
#StrongMindsPA #YW3CA #YouthEmpowerment
Focus Areas: Education & Workforce Development | Youth & Women’s Empowerment | Advocacy & Equity | Community Wellness
#StrongMindsPA #YW3CA #YouthEmpowerment
August 12, 2025 at 7:46 PM
YWCA Tri-County Area is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Focus Areas: Education & Workforce Development | Youth & Women’s Empowerment | Advocacy & Equity | Community Wellness
#StrongMindsPA #YW3CA #YouthEmpowerment
Focus Areas: Education & Workforce Development | Youth & Women’s Empowerment | Advocacy & Equity | Community Wellness
#StrongMindsPA #YW3CA #YouthEmpowerment
Partner Spotlight: No Longer Bound is empowering communities through prevention, education, and youth development.
Their school & community-based programs reduce substance use risks and build self-esteem, life skills, and positive motivation in youth.
Their school & community-based programs reduce substance use risks and build self-esteem, life skills, and positive motivation in youth.
July 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Partner Spotlight: No Longer Bound is empowering communities through prevention, education, and youth development.
Their school & community-based programs reduce substance use risks and build self-esteem, life skills, and positive motivation in youth.
Their school & community-based programs reduce substance use risks and build self-esteem, life skills, and positive motivation in youth.
Our July newsletter is here! Read it now: strongmindspa.org/media/newsletters/
This month’s issue is packed with updates from across PA.
Whether you're a policymaker, parent, provider, or advocate, there’s something inside for you.
This month’s issue is packed with updates from across PA.
Whether you're a policymaker, parent, provider, or advocate, there’s something inside for you.
July 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Our July newsletter is here! Read it now: strongmindspa.org/media/newsletters/
This month’s issue is packed with updates from across PA.
Whether you're a policymaker, parent, provider, or advocate, there’s something inside for you.
This month’s issue is packed with updates from across PA.
Whether you're a policymaker, parent, provider, or advocate, there’s something inside for you.
Meet Dr. Abigail Schlesinger, Co-Chair of the Partnership!
As a UPMC child psychiatrist, she’s helped embed mental health care into pediatric offices across PA—making support easier to access for kids and families.
We're grateful for her leadership in shaping the future of youth mental health.
As a UPMC child psychiatrist, she’s helped embed mental health care into pediatric offices across PA—making support easier to access for kids and families.
We're grateful for her leadership in shaping the future of youth mental health.
July 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Meet Dr. Abigail Schlesinger, Co-Chair of the Partnership!
As a UPMC child psychiatrist, she’s helped embed mental health care into pediatric offices across PA—making support easier to access for kids and families.
We're grateful for her leadership in shaping the future of youth mental health.
As a UPMC child psychiatrist, she’s helped embed mental health care into pediatric offices across PA—making support easier to access for kids and families.
We're grateful for her leadership in shaping the future of youth mental health.
Your voice could shape youth mental health policies across Pennsylvania. Say something that matters!
-Join the Virtual Teen Listening Session on July 30
-Register here: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
-Join the Virtual Teen Listening Session on July 30
-Register here: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
July 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Your voice could shape youth mental health policies across Pennsylvania. Say something that matters!
-Join the Virtual Teen Listening Session on July 30
-Register here: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
-Join the Virtual Teen Listening Session on July 30
-Register here: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
Spotlighting Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition! PaPSC empowers those with lived experience in mental health & substance use.
Focus:
-Peer Support Services
-Training & Education
-Advocacy & Policy
-Wellness & Empowerment
#PeerSupport #YouthMentalHealth
Focus:
-Peer Support Services
-Training & Education
-Advocacy & Policy
-Wellness & Empowerment
#PeerSupport #YouthMentalHealth
July 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Spotlighting Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition! PaPSC empowers those with lived experience in mental health & substance use.
Focus:
-Peer Support Services
-Training & Education
-Advocacy & Policy
-Wellness & Empowerment
#PeerSupport #YouthMentalHealth
Focus:
-Peer Support Services
-Training & Education
-Advocacy & Policy
-Wellness & Empowerment
#PeerSupport #YouthMentalHealth
We’re spotlighting Youth MOVE PA, a statewide organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health & empowering youth to advocate for their own wellness. YMPA gives youth a platform to share their lived experiences and push for system changes that prioritize mental health care.
July 11, 2025 at 7:36 PM
We’re spotlighting Youth MOVE PA, a statewide organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health & empowering youth to advocate for their own wellness. YMPA gives youth a platform to share their lived experiences and push for system changes that prioritize mental health care.
Recently Marcus Allen spoke with ABC 27 about the devastating $1 billion cuts to school-based mental health services in PA. We must work to ensure all children have access to mental health care.
www.abc27.com/local-news/1...
www.abc27.com/local-news/1...
July 10, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Recently Marcus Allen spoke with ABC 27 about the devastating $1 billion cuts to school-based mental health services in PA. We must work to ensure all children have access to mental health care.
www.abc27.com/local-news/1...
www.abc27.com/local-news/1...
Teens across PA! We want to hear from you! Join us for a Virtual Youth Listening Session on Zoom July 30th, 4–5PM.
Register: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
Deadline to register: July 23rd
Be part of shaping the future of teen mental health in PA.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthAdvocacy #YouthMentalHealth
Register: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
Deadline to register: July 23rd
Be part of shaping the future of teen mental health in PA.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthAdvocacy #YouthMentalHealth
July 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Teens across PA! We want to hear from you! Join us for a Virtual Youth Listening Session on Zoom July 30th, 4–5PM.
Register: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
Deadline to register: July 23rd
Be part of shaping the future of teen mental health in PA.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthAdvocacy #YouthMentalHealth
Register: bit.ly/4lKXzPf
Deadline to register: July 23rd
Be part of shaping the future of teen mental health in PA.
#MentalHealthMatters #YouthAdvocacy #YouthMentalHealth