Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high-quality services and support, when, where, and how people need it for 55 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.
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Who We Are
Helping people achieve mental and emotional well-being with dignity and respect.What We Do
We connect individuals and families with emotional support and care when, where, and how they need it.We run innovative community programs for people at all stages of life, and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, NYC 988, the Disaster Distress Helpline, and the NFL Life Line. Our advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. This hands on experience gives us a unique understanding of the issues people face every day.
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What we do works.55 years of groundbreaking ideas and state-of-the-art technology means we help thousands of people live more vibrant lives every day.
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Moms Are Trusted Messengers
Our youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. We are empowering mothers with the tools they need to help guide our youth through our nation’s mental health epidemic. Join Vibrant in raising awareness throughout the community!
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Empowering Futures: Nurturing Workforce Success and Personal Growth for Youth
"My experience at the Adolescent Skills Center changed my life. Thanks to supportive teachers and counselors, I realized my untapped potential." - Kevin Molina, 22 years old, Brooklyn
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Building Resilience Together: Offering Essential Support and Training for Crisis Response and Recovery
"Advancing hope is our job - it's our focus day in and day out - as we work with people in crisis." - Dr. Marcie Beigel, CECT Cadre Member
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Connecting Lives: Strengthening Families for a Brighter Tomorrow
"Family Link Plus has changed my life. I feel like I have put in the work and know what steps I need to move forward." - Crystal Willis, Family Link Plus Participant
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"Lifeline staff are worldwide leaders and innovators in their use of social media to reach and support people in crisis."
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Vibrant is helping shape public policy
We shape legislation — offering insights, presenting testimony, and engaging stakeholders — transforming lives and positively impacting mental health policy. Check out our Public Policy & Government Affairs Department website to learn more about your local policies.
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Vibrant Awarded Grant to Launch Support Program for Families with LGBTQI+ Youth
Vibrant announced today that it has received a $424,999 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to increase access to mental health support for LGBTQI+ youth and their families and caregivers in Queens, New York. Click to read more
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Answered Nearly 5 Million Contacts in its First Year
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Vibrant Welcomes President Biden’s Budget Proposal
The Biden Administration today released its FY2024 budget proposal, which requests over $830 million in total federal funding for the 9-8-8 Lifeline for the 2024 fiscal year. The proposed budget includes funding that supports Vibrant's work to continue administering the national 988 Lifeline. Click to learn more.
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988 Lifeline LGBTQ+ Pilot
Vibrant is excited to announce that, starting Monday, March 6, 2023, the 988 Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line is now available 24/7 by texting 988 and by chat at 988lifeline.org/chat/ in addition to the “press 3” option available by phone 24/7. Prior to this, chat and text were only available from 3 p.m.-6 a.m. ET. Click to learn more.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click below to learn more about 988.
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