Active Minds
An organization whose mission it is to de-stigmatize mental health disorders on college campuses nationwide, indeed around the world.

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
AACAP’s mission is the promotion of mentally healthy children, adolescents and families through research, training, advocacy, prevention, comprehensive diagnosis and treatment, peer support and collaboration. The organization has membership throughout Pennsylvania.

Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Legal advocacy for the civil rights and human dignity of people with mental disabilities.

Building Blocks for Youth
An alliance of children’s advocates, researchers, law enforcement professionals and community organizers that seeks to protect minority youth in the justice system and promote rational and effective justice policies.

The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
An independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.

United States Congress – Pennsylvania Delegation

Youth M.O.V.E National
A youth led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various systems including mental health, juvenile justice, education, and child welfare. Website: