Author Archives for Comms Team
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
Published by - Comms Team
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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This November, as we celebrate gratitude and the power of connection, we’re shining a light on our longstanding partner, Pilot|RB. Their story beautifully embodies the ripple effect and reciprocity of giving back. Pilot|RB, now entering a new era with NFP (An Aon Company), has been a part of the Vibrant community since 2018, helping shape how we care for our employees through benefits. Last year, they became our… View Article
Published on - November 14, 2025 9:08 pm
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With a new school year in full swing, many families across New York City are experiencing a time of transition. Whether it’s the first day of kindergarten, a return to middle or high school, or simply the shift from summer vacation, this season can bring a mix of excitement, anxiety, and uncertainty. For those already… View Article
Published on - October 7, 2025 7:36 pm
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Media Contact Divendra Jaffar, AVP of Communications & Engagement [email protected] Grand opening celebration marks Vibrant’s first Staten Island presence, expanding access to services for families and youth. NEW YORK, NY – September 26, 2025 – Vibrant Emotional Health, one of the nation’s leading behavioral health organizations, announced the grand opening of its new Family and… View Article
Published on - September 26, 2025 5:34 pm
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Today is the second annual 988 Day, a day of action to raise awareness and excitement about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline/988) through creative activities led by communities, organizations, and individuals. This year’s theme, Compassionate Help. Anytime. Anywhere., conveys what the 988 Lifeline is all about: empathy, accessibility, and reliability. We’re excited… View Article
Published on - September 8, 2025 12:00 am
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Media Contacts: Sally Spencer-Thomas President, United Suicide Survivors International 720-244-6535 Divendra Jaffar [email protected] AVP, Communications & Engagement Vibrant Emotional Health NEW YORK, NY – (September 3, 2025) – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and the Workplace Suicide Prevention and Postvention Committee of United Suicide Survivors International have joined forces… View Article
Published on - September 3, 2025 3:25 pm
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In times of crisis–natural disasters, public health emergencies, acts of violence–our first instinct often turns to physical safety: food, water, shelter. But what about emotional safety? How do we prepare our minds and hearts for the unexpected? At Vibrant Emotional Health, we believe emotional readiness is just as critical as physical preparedness. We provide immediate… View Article
Published on - August 5, 2025 7:17 pm
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Media Contact Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – August 5, 2025– Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, is proud to welcome three distinguished leaders, Bethany Baran, Trip Hofer, and Gregory Phalin, to its Board of Directors. Their appointments reflect Vibrant’s commitment to expanding inclusive, accessible mental health support… View Article
Published on - August 5, 2025 4:08 pm
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