Results for Suicide Prevention

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 Awarded Grant to Launch Support Program for Families with LGBTQI+ Youth

Vibrant Emotional Health Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant will fund a new program focused on providing peer-led support to families, parents, and caregivers raising LGBTQI+ community youth NEW YORK, NY (November 27, 2023) – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and… View Article Published on - November 27, 2023 6:01 pm Published by -

Q&A: Veterans Day with Vibrant Military and Veteran Programs Team

We asked our Vibrant Military and Veteran Programs Team to share thoughts for the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, specifically about working with and for the Service Member, Veteran, and Family (SMVF) population. Here are their responses: Contributed by Dr. Kate Metro, Program Director; Gretchen Domek, Program Manager; Ryan Seymour, Program Manager: Standards, Training, and Practice;… View Article Published on - November 6, 2023 7:31 pm Published by -

New York Jets Defensive End Solomon Thomas and Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Along with Their Foundations Join Forces with Leading Mental Health Organizations to Expand Crisis Support During Suicide Awareness Month

NEW YORK–(September 5, 2023)– The Defensive Line, in collaboration with The Faith, Fight, Finish Foundation, is proud to announce a month-long initiative with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), Crisis Text Line, provider of the 741741 text-based mental health support service and Vibrant Emotional Health, the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline…. View Article Published on - September 7, 2023 3:46 pm Published by -

Priority Bicycles and Arteza Partner on Limited Edition Bicycles in Support of Suicide Prevention Month and Vibrant Emotional Health

Leading Bicycle and Art Supply Brands Unite to Activate Communities Around Suicide Prevention and Fundraise for 988 Lifeline Administrator NEW YORK, NY (September 6, 2023) – NYC-based Priority Bicycles and Miami-based Arteza today announce their custom bicycle partnership in support of Suicide Prevention Month and Vibrant Emotional Health, one of the nation’s leading mental health… View Article Published on - September 6, 2023 5:03 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Announces Training Evaluation Process Led by ICF

Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] The two-year project will improve training processes and support the professional development of 988 Lifeline staff NEW YORK, NY (July 27, 2023) – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and the nonprofit administrator of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, is pleased to… View Article Published on - July 27, 2023 7:21 pm Published by -

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Answered Nearly 5 Million Contacts in its First Year– 2 Million More Than the Previous 12 Months

Vibrant Emotional Health Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Introduces Spanish Text and Chat Service and LGBTQI+ Subnetwork Ahead of First Anniversary   New York, NY (July 13, 2023) – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and the nonprofit administrator of the national 988… View Article Published on - July 13, 2023 4:41 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health Receives Grant from the McKesson Foundation

Vibrant Emotional Health Media Contact: Divendra Jaffar, [email protected] Vibrant Emotional Health Receives Grant from the McKesson Foundation Funding will help support the expansion of the 988 Lifeline’s services and capabilities NEW YORK, NY (July 5, 2023) – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and the nonprofit administrator of the… View Article Published on - July 5, 2023 8:00 pm Published by -

CDC Data Brief on Mental Health in Youth and Young Adults

Today, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) at CDC released a data brief titled “Suicide and Homicide Death Rates Among Youth and Young Adults Aged 10-24: United States, 2001-2021.” Another recent CDC report reinforced that COVID-19 has substantially impacted young people, who saw widespread disruption in their daily lives. Mental health and suicide prevention… View Article Published on - June 15, 2023 8:31 pm Published by -

988 Administrator Vibrant Emotional Health Welcomes President Biden’s Budget Proposal for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Mental Health

NEW YORK (March 9, 2023) – The Biden Administration today released its FY2024 budget proposal, which requests over $830 million in total federal funding for the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Behavioral Health Services program for the 2024 fiscal year. The proposed budget includes funding that supports Vibrant Emotional Health’s (Vibrant’s) work to continue… View Article Published on - March 9, 2023 8:20 pm Published by -