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Vibrant Emotional Health Unveils Speakers for Fourth Annual Disaster Behavioral Health Conference in Nashville, Tennessee

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NASHVILLE, TN – June 25, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), is announcing its fourth Annual Disaster Behavioral Health Conference, a pivotal event taking place from October 1-3, 2024, at the… View Article Published on - June 25, 2024 12:57 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Appoints New York City’s Long-Time Public Servant David Greenberg as New Chief Financial Officer

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected]. NEW YORK, NY – June 4, 2024 — Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Greenberg as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Greenberg brings over 15 years of dedicated public service experience in New York City…. View Article Published on - June 4, 2024 1:11 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Hires Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA, as Vice President of 988 Strategy, Grants, and Clinical Standards

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Photo: Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA NEW YORK, NY – April 15, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is pleased to announce the hiring of Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA, as the new Vice President of 988 Strategy, Grants and Clinical… View Article Published on - April 15, 2024 1:57 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Hires Lula Haile as Vice President of 988 Operations and Network Engagement and Adam Callahan as Director of Cross-Functional Planning

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY –March 18, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is pleased to announce the addition of two distinguished leaders to its team: Lula Haile, MSW, LCSW, as Vice President of 988 Operations and Network Engagement, and Adam Callahan as… View Article Published on - March 18, 2024 5:36 pm Published by -

The United Federation of Teachers Partners with Vibrant Emotional Health to Launch Groundbreaking Mental Health Helpline for Nearly 200,000 Educators

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Supporting the mental health of New York City educators is crucial if they are to be at their best to meet the needs of more than 900,000 public school students every day NEW YORK, NY – March 12, 2024—Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations,… View Article Published on - March 12, 2024 2:17 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – March 6, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for taking a significant step in safeguarding the nation’s mental health infrastructure by passing H.R. 498, known as the “9-8-8 Lifeline… View Article Published on - March 7, 2024 4:24 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health’s Crisis Emotional Care Team Receives Grant from Elevance Health Foundation to Support Community Resiliency and Disaster Relief

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – March 5, 2024 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations, is proud to announce that its Crisis Emotional Care Team (CECT) has secured a $225,000 grant from the Elevance Health Foundation. This generous grant recognizes CECT’s tireless efforts in expanding… View Article Published on - March 5, 2024 4:50 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Unveils National Headquarters that Fosters Employee Well-Being and Innovation

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] From left to right: Florida Starks, Board Member at Vibrant; Jennifer Ashley, Chair of the Board of Directors at Vibrant; Michael Butler, Lieutenant at NYPD; Kimberly Williams, President and CEO of Vibrant; Grant Brenner, Board Member at Vibrant; Stetson Stanger, ASL Interpreter; Carleton Archer, Vice President of Operations at Vibrant…. View Article Published on - February 9, 2024 5:34 pm Published by -

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Vibrant Emotional Health Partner with Leading Open-Air Shopping Centers Owners to Increase Awareness of the 988 Lifeline through Signs of HOPE

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – October 9, 2023 – In partnership with seven of the nation’s leading open-air shopping center owners, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) and Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Lifeline, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), today… View Article Published on - October 9, 2023 3:15 pm Published by -

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Launches Mental Health Campaign with San Francisco Giants Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Designed to Promote Mental Health Awareness for Athletes Nationwide. NEW YORK, NY – September 7, 2023 – Nearly 50,000 Americans died by suicide in 2022. In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, former Major League Baseball player Drew Robinson and the San Francisco Giants Mental Health & Wellness… View Article Published on - September 7, 2023 3:35 pm Published by -