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A Mental Health Awareness Month Recap This May, Vibrant proudly led a national Mental Health Awareness Month campaign grounded in a simple but powerful message: Your Voice Is a Powerful Force for Good. Through storytelling, advocacy, and connection, supporters across the country came together to voice hope, spark conversations, and speak out for mental health. No matter how you engaged, your voice… View Article
Published on - June 1, 2026 7:49 pm
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Emotional well-being grows when people feel seen and supported. Across our Community Programs, that belief guides every interaction and serves as the cornerstone of our work. Whether we are partnering with young people, supporting caregivers, walking alongside older adults, or collaborating with local providers, we focus on strengthening the relationships that help people move toward… View Article
Published on - May 27, 2026 4:28 pm
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Finding My Path is a series of first‑person stories that share the triumphs, challenges, and growth of participants of Vibrant programs. Joshua, a participant of our Adolescent Skills Center program, reflected on how finding the right support helped turn loneliness into focus so he could earn his GED with confidence. Finding My Path By Joshua, Adolescent… View Article
Published on - May 21, 2026 7:18 pm
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Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, AVP of Communications and Engagement [email protected] NEW YORK, NY — May 19, 2026 — Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the nonprofit administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), announced today that the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has selected Vibrant to continue its role as the national… View Article
Published on - May 19, 2026 1:52 pm
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Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, AVP of Communications & Engagement [email protected] Veteran Nonprofit Leader to Advance National Fundraising Strategy and Accelerate Mission-Driven Growth. NEW YORK, NY — March 3, 2026 — Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), a national leader in mental health and emotional wellness, has appointed Laura Gilman as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Gilman… View Article
Published on - March 3, 2026 5:55 pm
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This National Social Work Month, we celebrate the professionals whose unwavering dedication, deep expertise, and compassionate hearts make social work a powerful force for good. At Vibrant Emotional Health, we see firsthand how social workers serve as steady anchors in moments of uncertainty. When someone is overwhelmed, in crisis, or unsure where to turn, social workers… View Article
Published on - March 2, 2026 8:40 pm
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Media Contact Divendra Jaffar, AVP of Communications & Engagement [email protected] New service offers phone and text-based support with direct pathways to care. NEW YORK, NY — February 3, 2026 — Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, has partnered with Backline, the nonprofit dedicated to connecting music industry professionals and… View Article
Published on - February 3, 2026 9:00 am
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Author: Mistee Denson, NYC 988 Clinical Supervisor December 2 through 8 marks Grief Awareness Week, a time to acknowledge the many faces of grief and the often-invisible impact it has on mental health. At Vibrant, we hold space for every person navigating loss, whether recent or long ago, and affirm that grief is not a weakness, but… View Article
Published on - December 8, 2025 4:10 pm
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This November, we celebrate the power of allyship and express gratitude to those who use their own experiences to lift others up. Sometimes, the best support comes from someone who’s faced similar obstacles. Peer Advocates bring empathy, credibility, and lived experience that can’t be replaced. Yasmin, a mother of five, is part of Vibrant’s Family and Youth Peer Support (FYPS) program. FYPS offers free, compassionate, and culturally competent support for parents/caregivers… View Article
Published on - November 18, 2025 3:14 pm
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Our NYC-based community programs, including the Adolescent Skills Centers and Family and Youth Peer Support Services, are collecting gently used or new coats to support youth and families this winter. If you’re looking for a way to help young people and families be ready to take on the cold, consider delivering or shipping donated coats to Vibrant through December 15. When: October 14 through December 15 Where: Vibrant Emotional Health reception area…. View Article
Published on - November 17, 2025 8:46 pm
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