20-25% of Americans have a diagnosable mental and or/substance use disorder in any given year. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States. As many as 10% of children experience serious emotional challenges. 15-20% of people in jails and prisons in the U.S. have a serious mental illness.
But we know that treatment works and that healing and help are happening every day.
Vibrant administers nationally recognized services including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the Disaster Distress Helpline, the NFL Life Line, and NYC 988. Our programs provide hands-on services and resources to people affected by mental health concerns at all stages of life. Vibrant’s experts are available to provide information and interviews about our programs, policy issues, and news that impact the people we serve.
Contact Information
For general inquiries, write to [email protected]
For press inquiries, contact Divendra Jaffar at [email protected]
For social media, contact Ashley Vactor at [email protected]
For media assets not listed below, contact Calvin Stowell at [email protected]
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Cara McNulty, DPA
Chief Executive Officer
Cara McNulty, DPA is a highly regarded, national leader and health scientist whose success in driving population well-being outcomes spans the employer, government, payer, provider, start-up, and education sectors. As the CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health, she influences the national conversation on breaking the stigma around mental health and improving access to behavioral health care for individuals, families, and communities across the country. Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Cara leads Vibrant into a new era of creating meaningful impact for the national mental well-being system and those seeking help.
Cara is known for her ability to integrate evidence-based health science into practical business models that drive measurable outcomes. With her expertise in People & Organizational Performance Practices, she enables national and global stakeholders to implement scalable solutions, fostering population-level mental health impact. As a passionate advocate for democratizing mental health care, Cara supports Vibrant’s mission and strategy, helping build a society where emotional wellness is accessible for all.
McNulty’s career trajectory demonstrates her deep commitment to overcoming mental health barriers. Prior to joining Vibrant, Cara served as the President of Behavioral Health and Mental Well-being at CVS Health, North American Leader of well-being for Willis Towers Watson, and lead Population Health and Team Member Wellness at Target. In addition to these roles, Cara has earned national recognition for spearheading Minnesota’s groundbreaking population healthcare legislation—one of the country’s largest health initiative financial investments.
Cara holds a doctorate in public administration from Hamline University, a Master of Science in applied health science from Indiana University, and a Bachelor of Science in community health education from the University of Minnesota-Duluth.
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Press Releases
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September 25th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Applauds Partners for Advancing Georouting Technology, Localizing Crisis Support Nationwide
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September 10th, 2024: City Trotter Guide Partners with Vibrant Emotional Health to Promote Mental Well-Being for Travelers
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September 10th, 2024: Mental Health Advocate April Simpkins Partners with 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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September 4th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health and SAMHSA Announce 988 Day on September 8 to Promote Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
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August 22nd, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Expands Mental and Emotional Support: Acquires Stars of HOPE
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August 16th, 2024: When the Rainbow Is Not Enough: A Powerful Call to Invest in the Well-being of Black Women and Girls
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July 31st, 2024: Cara McNulty, DPA, Mental Well-Being Industry Executive, Appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Vibrant Emotional Health
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July 24th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Appoints Brenda Tong as the New Chief Program Officer
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July 16th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Celebrates the Second Anniversary of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Answering 10 Million Contacts
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June 28th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health and Coalition of 45 Organizations Endorse FCC’S Georouting Proposal for 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
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June 25th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Unveils Speakers for Fourth Annual Disaster Behavioral Health Conference in Nashville, Tennessee
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June 4th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Appoints New York City’s Long-Time Public Servant David Greenberg as New Chief Financial Officer
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May 31st, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health’s Continued Commitment to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Other Pacific Islander Communities
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April 15th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Hires Wendy Martinez Farmer, LPC, MBA, as Vice President of 988 Strategy, Grants, and Clinical Standards
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April 3rd, 2024: Cigna Awards $100,000 Grant to Vibrant Emotional Health to Further Suicide Prevention Among LGITQI+ Youth in Queens
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March 18th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Hires Lula Haileas as Vice President of 988 Operations and Network Engagement and Adam Callahan as Director of Cross-Functional Planning
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March 12th, 2024: The United Federation of Teachers Partners with Vibrant Emotional Health to Launch Groundbreaking Mental Health Helpline for Nearly 200,000 Educators
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March 7th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for Passing the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act
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March 5th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health’s Crisis Emotional Care Team Receives Grant from Elevance Health Foundation to Support Community Resiliency and Disaster Relief
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February 9th, 2024: Vibrant Emotional Health Unveils National Headquarters that Fosters Employee Well-Being and Innovation
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November 28, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Awarded Grant to Launch Support Program for Families with LGBTQI+ Youth
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October 9, 2023: 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
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September 7, 2023: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Launches Mental Health Campaign with San Francisco Giants Mental Health Advocate Drew Robinson
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September 6, 2023: Priority Bicycles and Arteza Partner on Limited Edition Bicycles in Support of Suicide Prevention Month and Vibrant Emotional Health
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September 5, 2023: 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
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August 29, 2023: Obélix and El Che Partner to Host the Fifth Annual “Pausing For the Cause” Suicide Prevention Dinner
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July 27, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Announces Training Evaluation Process Led by ICF
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July 13, 2023: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Answered Nearly 5 Million Contacts in its First Year – 2 Million More than the Previous 12 Months
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July 5th, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Receives Grant From The McKesson Foundation
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June 30th, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Responds to Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action in Higher Education
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June 29th, 2023: Dr. Tia Dole Receives Above & Beyond Innovator Award From City & State New York
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June 9th, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Hosted its 3rd Annual Disaster Behavioral Health Symposium in Washington, D.C.
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May 31, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health to Create Advisory Board and Committing $600K to Address AANHPI Mental Health Needs Across America
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May 25, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Partners with NYC Department of Youth & Community Development to host Healing the Hurt Conference
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May 17, 2023: Have Some Fun Today Presents The Elsie Project
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May 5, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health to Host 3rd Annual Disaster Behavioral Health Symposium in Washington D.C.
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April 26, 2023: Galit & Daisies Partner to Host Fourth Annual “Pausing for the Cause” Suicide Awareness Dinner
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April 10, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health to Bring Its Disaster Behavioral Health Symposium to Washington, D.C., This May
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March 9th, 2023: 988 Administrator Vibrant Emotional Health Welcomes President Biden’s Budget Proposal for Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Mental Health
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February 7, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Names Lesleigh Irish-Underwood as Chief External Affairs Officer & Head of Brand
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January 17, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Names Dr. Tia Dole as New Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer
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January 16, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health President & CEO Kimberly A. Williams Recognized as a 2023 Leader in New York Health Care
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January 12, 2023: Vibrant Emotional Health Announces Response Crisis Center as a New Disaster Distress Helpline Center as It Expands Online Peer Support Offerings
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November 18, 2022: Native and Strong Lifeline Launches as Part of 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Network
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November 16, 2022: Vibrant Emotional Health Receives $5 Million Gift From Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott
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July 15, 2022: HOPE HAS A NEW NUMBER – 988 Becomes National Access Code for Anyone Needing Mental Health Support
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May 19, 2022: Vibrant Emotional Health Provides Senate Testimony on Mental Health Care for Older Adults
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April 21, 2022: Vibrant Emotional Health to Host ‘Bridging the Gap’ Virtual Symposium
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April 14, 2022: National Council Honors Vibrant Emotional Health
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April 11, 2022: National Disaster Distress Helpline Turns 10
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March 1, 2022: Vibrant Emotional Health Hires Chief Technology Officer
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December 14, 2021: New Study Proves Stories of Hope and Recovery Prevent Suicides
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December 1, 2021: Vibrant Emotional Health Launches Digital Tool to Help Support Those in Mental Health and Emotional Distress
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October 25, 2021: Disaster Distress Helpline Launches New Online Peer Support Communities
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October 12, 2021: Vibrant Emotional Health Joins MTV Entertainment for Mental Health Youth Action Forum
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September 7, 2021: National Disaster Distress Helpline Available for Anyone in the U.S. Experiencing Distress and Other Mental Health Concerns Related to Disaster
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September 1, 2021: As the 20th Memorial Date of 9/11 Approaches, National Disaster Distress Helpline Available to Those Who Are Struggling
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June 16, 2021: SAMHSA Awards Vibrant Emotional Health the Grant to Administer 988 Dialing Code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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January 25, 2021: Vibrant Emotional Health to Provide State Grants in Preparation for Future 988 Dialing Code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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March 3, 2020: Vibrant Emotional Health Launches “Safe Space,” a Digital Resource for People Seeking Emotional Support
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December 18, 2019: Vibrant Emotional Health Receives Twilio Grant to Create Innovative Technology to Support People in Mental Health or Suicidal Crisis
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October 9, 2019: Vibrant Emotional Health to Provide Additional Support for Local Call Centers of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
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May 21, 2019: Vibrant Emotional Health’s 27thAnnual Gala Raises Over $600,000 To Transform Emotional Health Of Those In Need
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May 13, 2019: Vibrant Emotional Health to Host 27th Annual Gala, “Share. Connect. Heal.” Evening Hosted by Dr. Jennifer Ashton Featuring a Performance by Gloria Reuben
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March 25, 2019: Disaster Distress Helpline Available for Those Emotionally Affected by Mass Violence and Other Disasters
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January 22, 2019: Vibrant Emotional Health and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families Awarded Three-Year Contract to Provide Mental Health Awareness Training to Veterans’ Service Provider Networks
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August 1, 2018: Non-profit Disaster Psychiatry Outreach Joins Vibrant Emotional Health to Create Comprehensive Emotional Support Services in the Aftermath of Disasters
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June 26, 2018: Vibrant Emotional Health’s 26th Annual Gala Honors Grammy-nominated Def Jam artist and Mental Health Advocate, Logic and Kevin J. Danehy, Global Head of Corporate Development at Brookfield
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June 14, 2018: Mental Health Association of New York City becomes Vibrant Emotional Health and will build on their record of innovation to help people achieve emotional wellbeing
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September 22, 2017: Disaster Distress Helpline Available for People Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Jose and Maria
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September 12, 2017: Disaster Distress Helpline Available for People Impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
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July 6, 2017: MHA-NYC Names Jennifer Ashley Board Chair and Promotes Kimberly Williams to CEO
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June 14, 2017: MHA-NYC Receives 2017 Innovation in Programming Award From Mental Health America
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June 8, 2017: Mental Health Association of NYC Raises $516,625 to Support Mental Health at 25th Annual Gala
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June 5, 2017: MHA-NYC to Honor First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray at Annual Gala
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May 10, 2017: MHA-NYC Gala Calls Upon Public to Start Talking Openly About Mental Health
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April 28, 2017: Rap Artist Logic Releases Song “1-800-273-8255,” Highlights the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline as Resource
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April 20, 2017: MHA-NYC Launches New Website
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April 13, 2017: An Evening of Art Benefiting New York City’s Bronx Adolescent Skills Center
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March 1, 2017: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Joins Facebook to Release New Suicide Prevention Tools
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January 23, 2017: A National Mental Health Agenda
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January 19, 2017: Inauguration Weekend, Support Is Available 24/7
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January 12, 2017: The Truth Behind “Blue Monday” Viral Post
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June 13, 2016: Disaster Distress Helpline Offering Support After Orlando Attacks
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April 20, 2016: MHA-NYC and Beacon Health Options Awarded Three-Year Contract to Run NYC Support
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April 20, 2016: Provider Chosen for NYC Support, Upcoming 24/7 Mental Health Hotline (Office of the Mayor’s Release)
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April 14, 2016: MHA-NYC Gala Raises Funds in Support of the Many Faces of Mental Health
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April 7, 2016: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Software Used By MHA-NYC Given Government’s Highest Rating
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March 14, 2016: MHA-NYC to Honor Former U.S. Representative and National Mental Health Advocate Patrick J. Kennedy at Annual Gala
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February 23, 2016: Mental Health Association of New York City Names Michael Rosen, Innovative Non-Profit Leader and Award-Winning TV News Producer as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications
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October 15, 2014: The Mental Health Association of New York City and NYS OASAS Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez Launch iHelp: Sandy Stress Relief in Nassau County
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October 1, 2014: MHA-NYC Gala Raises Over $1 Million And Spotlights Companies Committed to Hiring Veterans
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July 15, 2014: MHA-NYC Gala Recognizes Corporate Leaders Committed to Hiring Veterans
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February 18, 2014: The Mental Health Association of New York City Announces Partnership with PSCH, Inc.
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October 28, 2013: As the One Year Anniversary Approaches, MHA-NYC Offers Specialized Services for People Struggling After Hurricane Sandy
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May 3, 2013: MHA-NYC Holds Call Center Open House on May 22
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April 24, 2013: Superbowl Champion Howard Cross Joins MHA-NYC Gala as Emcee
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April 19, 2013: 3 Dead, 176 Injured, Millions Traumatized: Crisis Hotlines Vital to Disaster Recovery
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April 17, 2013: MHA-NYC Crisis Contact Center Rallies to Support People in Distress After the Attack on the Boston Marathon
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April 16, 2013: MHA-NYC to Hold “Where There is Help, There is Hope” Gala Event On June 6 at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City
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April 5, 2013: Grand Opening Event for Family Resource Center of Western Queens & Queens Adolescent Skills Center
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February 1, 2013: Michael B. Friedman Policy Event is Rescheduled to March 6, 2013
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January 8, 2013: Voices of September 11th and MHA-NYC Receive Grant to Assist in Outreach for Those in Lower Manhattan Affected by 9/11/01
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December 26, 2013: Experts Available to Discuss Mental Health Policy, Firearm Violence and Suicide Prevention
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December 17, 2013: Resources Available to Help with Emotional Distress From Hurricane Sandy During the Holidays