April 21, 2021
Vibrant’s Statement on the Derek Chauvin Verdict
It is gratifying that George Floyd’s murderer will know accountability, and his family may receive a small measure of peace. We know that there is so much more we must do to achieve justice in our nation. Justice would mean that George Floyd, Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor, Ma’Khia Bryant and so many others would be… View Article
March 19, 2021
Vibrant’s Statement on Racism Against the AAPI Community
The murders of eight people in Georgia, six of them Asian American women, are shocking and horrifying. And while investigators have been quick to dismiss the notion that this violence was racially-motivated, we know better. These murders are emblematic of the racism and violence faced historically by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in… View Article
February 3, 2021
Meet a TFI Fellow: Jose
My name is Jose and I am a college Fellow from Los Angeles’ The Fellowship Initiative (TFI). As a first generation Mexican-American student, I am aware of the stigma associated with mental illness in the Latino community, especially among males. Throughout my life, I have faced multiple challenges. I am the youngest son of a… View Article
October 19, 2020
President Signs National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Into Law
Vibrant is gratified that President Trump has signed into law the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act. This law will help to ensure mental health crisis and suicide prevention services are accessible to everyone. Vibrant Emotional Health administers the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and confirms that a national three-digit phone number will improve access to vital… View Article
September 21, 2020
Statement Regarding the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Receiving Congressional Approval
We thank Congress for its leadership in passing the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act at this crucial time. It is vital, now more than ever, to ensure mental health crisis services are easily accessible. Vibrant Emotional Health administers the National Suicide Prevention Hotline, and knows from experience that a national three-digit phone number will expand… View Article
September 21, 2020
Congress Approves National Suicide Prevention Designation Act
The U.S. Congress today, September 21st, 2020, approved the adoption of 988, the new three-digit number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This is an important development for mental health and crisis services nationwide. Vibrant Emotional Health released the following statement regarding this important development: Our Statement Regarding the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Receiving… View Article
August 26, 2020
Help When it’s Needed Most: The National Disaster Distress Hotline
Barbara, a restaurant worker who was feeling extreme stress and anxiety for her family due to the COVID-19 pandemic, recently reached out for support to the Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), administered by Vibrant. She shared that she is especially worried for her young children and was longing for safer times. In addition to the safety… View Article
August 17, 2020
Vibrant Emotional Health and The Coalition for Behavioral Health Launch the NYC Frontline Essential Workers (FEW) Hotline
Vibrant Emotional Health and The Coalition for Behavioral Health are proud to announce a brand-new emotional and mental health support line for New York City health and behavioral healthcare workers working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NYC Frontline Essential Workers (FEW) Hotline is free, confidential and available to all New York City… View Article
July 16, 2020
Statement on the FCC’s Unanimous Vote to Designate 988 as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Number
We thank Chairman Pai and the FCC for their leadership in designating a new, nationwide, three-digit number – 988 – for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This is a vital step forward that will increase accessibility of support services for individuals experiencing mental health distress. It will help save lives. America now needs Congress to… View Article