Have you seen maps highlighting the risks and challenges in Philadelphia? Have you seen where there are assets? While we have seen countless maps that show the risks and problems facing Philadelphia’s children, most tell us little about how our communities can address and overcome those challenges. Please join us as we share maps of […]
Category: Events
30th Anniversary PHENND Conference: Trauma + the Arts
Register to attend the 30th Anniversary PHENND Conference: Trauma + the Arts: Mobilizing Anchor Institutions. The conference will feature site visits and intensive workshops on Monday, April 1st followed by two days of panels, speakers, and performances on April 2-3, 2019. Featured events Film screening of The Barefoot Artist with Lily Yeh Plenary speakers: Rev. Maake Masango, […]
Same Day Work in Philadelphia: Aspiration, Collaboration, and Implementation
Drawing on the successful experiences of other cities in offering same day work and pay, Mural Arts and Mental Health Partnerships proposed a mural-making work opportunity for individuals experiencing economic instability in Center City, Philadelphia. Join us for a collaborative discussion as Mural Arts, Scattergood Foundation, and Mental Health Partnerships share the findings of a three-month discovery phase funded by the Barra Foundation and the Sheller Family […]
Active Minds National Conference 2019: Building a Mental Health Culture
The Nation’s Premier Conference Focused on Students and Mental Health March 22 – 23, 2019 Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center, Washington, DC Register now – Early Bird discount available until Feb 1! Hotel and travel information CEU credits available! Contact Active Minds for sponsorship opportunities and other details at conference@activeminds.org Can’t go? Follow along on […]
Scattergood Foundation at National Council’s NatCon2019
Are you going to National Council’s NatCon2019? The Scattergood Foundation team will be there! Engage with us at the following times: -Vote for the 2019 Innovation Award Winner through your conference app or online -Visit our Policy Paper Booth in the Solutions Pavilion -Attend the presentation of the 2019 Innovation Award Finalists on the afternoon […]
“Confronting the Tragedies of Serious Mental Illness” with Norman Ornstein
In 2015, Norman Ornstein lost his son Matthew after a 10-year struggle with serious mental illness. Dr. Ornstein– a nationally acclaimed political scientist, writer, and commentator– will describe the challenges he faced and lessons he learned while trying to help Matthew receive adequate treatment within our fragmented mental health care system. Please join us for […]