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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 Published on - October 19, 2020 8:48 pm Published by -

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 Published on - September 21, 2020 7:17 pm Published by -

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 Published on - September 21, 2020 7:10 pm Published by -

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 Published on - August 26, 2020 1:36 pm Published by -

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 Published on - August 17, 2020 3:22 pm Published by -

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 Published on - July 16, 2020 3:54 pm Published by -

FCC Designates National 988 Number for the Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Today, the FCC designated 988 as the new nationwide number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a vital development for mental health and crisis services across the United States. Vibrant Emotional Health released the following statement regarding this important development: Vibrant Emotional Health Statement on the FCC’s Unanimous Vote to Designate 988 as the National… View Article Published on - July 15, 2020 9:41 pm Published by -

Vibrant and 988

988 is now the three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) to increase accessibility nationwide. On July 16, 2022, the Lifeline transitioned away from the National Suicide Prevention Line reached through a 10-digit number to the three-digit 988 Lifeline. It is funded by the Substance Abuse and… View Article Published on - July 13, 2020 3:15 pm Published by -

Coping During Community Unrest

  Click here to view a statement from Vibrant Emotional Health’s President and CEO. This page is regularly updated with new resources and information. If you have suggestions for content to be added, please email [email protected]. Thank you. Across the United States, many communities are experiencing unrest and distress related to the unjust treatment of… View Article Published on - June 5, 2020 7:18 pm Published by -

We Stand in Solidarity and Are Committed to Change

  Vibrant stands in solidarity with protestors and community members in calls for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and so many other Black individuals who are the victims of violence and racism. We share in the pain, outrage and grief felt by so many members of our Black communities across the United… View Article Published on - June 4, 2020 7:05 pm Published by -