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Vibrant Emotional Health Names Dr. Tia Dole as New Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer

Media Contact: Hannah Collins, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – January 17, 2023 – Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the nonprofit administrator of the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), announced the appointment of Dr. Tia Dole as Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer, reporting to Kimberly Williams, President & CEO. Dr. Dole, a… View Article Published on - January 17, 2023 6:10 pm Published by -

Vibrant Emotional Health President & CEO Kimberly A. Williams Recognized as a 2023 Leader in New York Health Care

Media Contact: Hannah Collins, [email protected] NEW YORK, NY – January 16, 2023 – In the 2023 Health Care Power 100 list released today, the politics and policy publication City & State recognized Kimberly A. Williams, the CEO & President of Vibrant Emotional Health, as a top leader in New York health care. “We are incredibly… View Article Published on - January 16, 2023 6:15 pm Published by -

Vibrant’s Statement on the FY23 Omnibus Appropriations Package

On December 29, 2022, President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Omnibus Appropriations Package, which includes two key provisions for suicide prevention. First, the FY23 Labor, HHS, Education bill includes over $500M in funding for suicide prevention activities. And second, the bill includes the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act, which reauthorizes and expands the… View Article Published on - December 30, 2022 10:00 am Published by -

Supporting Native American and Alaska Native Mental Health

This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. The Native American (Turtle Island; First Nations) and Alaska Native communities include people with varying experiences from several different nations. While these terms generally refer to communities that share collective ancestral ties to the lands and natural resources where they live, it is crucial to… View Article Published on - October 26, 2022 4:24 pm Published by -

Supporting Latine Mental Health

The Latine/Latino community is very diverse and includes people from several different nations. The word typically refers to individuals from Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Latin/South America. While the Latine community may share a language and various attributes, it is important to acknowledge that these similarities cannot be reduced to any single trait or experience. … View Article Published on - October 12, 2022 8:01 pm Published by -

988 Lifeline Transition Volume

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline successfully transitioned to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline on Saturday, July 16. As expected, volume over the transition week increased substantially. We are grateful that transitioning to 988 brought awareness of this resource, and more people sought support through the 988 Lifeline, and help was available. Full data for… View Article Published on - July 22, 2022 6:52 pm Published by -

Celebrating the LGBTQ2SIA+ Community with Resources and Support

Pride Month is a wonderful time to show up for the LGBTQ2SIA+ community. While support for people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans/Transgender, 2Spirit, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQ2SIA+) has steadily improved since Stonewall, there are still barriers that can cause LGBTQ2SIA+ individuals to not seek emotional support. They are at disproportionate risk for… View Article Published on - June 28, 2022 5:25 pm Published by -

Vibrant’s Statement on Mass Violence

As a national mental health nonprofit, Vibrant Emotional Health works every day to support people in emotional distress on their path to healing. Reportedly, there have been over 200 mass shootings in the United States this year alone. The numerous mass shootings over the past month, along with the ongoing pandemic, create a cumulative effect… View Article Published on - June 22, 2022 8:46 pm Published by -

How to Help Relieve Stress in 90 Seconds

Stress can appear suddenly and randomly. It can impact our relationships, influence our work, cause changes in sleeping habits, activate headaches, and lead to a variety of different outcomes. When our lives change or an unexpected event occurs, even if it is positive, it is often challenging to cope with our emotions and assess the… View Article Published on - May 31, 2022 7:28 pm Published by -

4 Practices for Building Your Self-Esteem Today

It’s not uncommon to desire higher self-esteem. We all want to walk around confidently in our own skin. However, maintaining a healthy level of self-esteem can sometimes feel challenging. Between work stress, the effects of past or present emotional stressors, day-to-day worries and everything else life throws at us, we might sometimes find it difficult… View Article Published on - May 6, 2022 6:49 pm Published by -