October 15, 2026
Finding My Path: Ruben, Adolescent Skills Center Participant
One connection can lead to another. For Ruben, reaching out for help connected him to housing support, education, employment, and a renewed sense of purpose. Finding My Path is a collection of first-person stories from participants in Vibrant Emotional Health programs. Each story reflects the challenges they’ve faced, the triumphs they’ve achieved, and the path… View Article
September 29, 2026
20 Years of Impact in New York City and Beyond
We are thrilled to share that Vibrant has been selected for inclusion on City & State New York’s 20th Anniversary Hall of Fame list. The Hall of Fame list recognizes individuals and organizations whose exceptional achievements and enduring impact have defined New York over the past 20 years. This recognition encompasses the more than 20… View Article
September 10, 2026
Like Every New Yorker, We Wanted to Help
Following September 11, 2001, the mental and emotional crisis support needs of survivors, families, first responders, and communities became clear. Through the LifeNet helpline, Vibrant Emotional Health expanded its work to support New Yorkers dealing with fear, grief, and trauma. Twenty-five years later, Vibrant’s story offers a look at how mental health support changed after… View Article
August 10, 2026
Finding My Path: Justin, Adolescent Skills Center Participant
Finding My Path is a collection of powerful first-person stories that celebrate the resilience, growth, and personal journeys of participants from Vibrant Emotional Health programs. Each story reflects the challenges they’ve faced, the triumphs they’ve achieved, and the path they’ve forged toward healing and hope. To learn more about our community programs, visit here. When Justin first arrived at the Bronx Adolescent… View Article
June 1, 2026
Your Voice Is a Powerful Force for Good
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
May 21, 2026
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
March 2, 2026
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
December 8, 2025
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
November 18, 2025
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