We are proud to share that the Scattergood Foundation has placed a new op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer, titled “5 Actions Leaders of the City’s Behavioral Health System Must Prioritize Now.” Co-authored by the Foundation’s President, Joe Pyle and Board Chair, Kim Paymaster, the piece outlines urgent, equity-driven priorities new leadership of Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services amid escalating behavioral health challenges—including the overdose epidemic, gun violence, youth suicide, homelessness, loneliness, and generational trauma.
The op-ed calls for strategic commitments to:
- Use data to drive equitable action
- Rebuild public trust with transparency and accountability
- Bridge city systems and dismantle silos
- Build a diverse, supported behavioral health workforce
- Invest in prevention, recovery, and community wellness
This thought leadership reflects our ongoing commitment to building a stronger, more effective, compassionate, and inclusive society where behavioral health is central.
Let’s elevate the conversation about what Philadelphians need—not just to survive, but to thrive.