Author Archives for Comms Team

Finding My Path: Joshua, Adolescent Skills Center Participant

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 Published by - Comms Team

A Promise to Yourself This National Social Work Month

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 Published by - Comms Team

Grief Awareness Week: Honoring Loss, Making Space for Healing

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

Finding Inner Strength Through Peer Support

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 Published by - Comms Team

Support Youth and Families This Winter

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 Published by - Comms Team

The Ripple Effect of Giving Back

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 Published by - Comms Team