Walking with People on Their Journeys to Emotional Well-being
“There’s more than one way to solve a problem. You don’t have to take a straight path to get where you’re going.”
Our services in 988, H2H, and Disaster Services are here for everyone when a crisis strikes. Vibrant’s Community Programs are tailored to serve the most vulnerable, focusing on youth and older adults, offering support, and connecting them to the services they need.
Center for Learning and Development
Vibrant’s Center for Learning and Development delivers mental health professional development, training, and technical assistance services for a variety of sectors, including nonprofit organizations, government agencies, corporations, and private sector entities throughout New York City and nationally.
Through one partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development, we have trained more than 2,500 program staff dedicated to alleviating poverty’s effects on young people and their families.
“I have a better understanding of how to support my [participants] dealing with suicidal ideation,” said one program partner.
Adolescent Skills Center Graduation
Our collaborative efforts continue with programs like our Adolescent Skills Center, where counselors provide emotional and behavioral support to ReStart Academy participants. This program prepares young people for success in the workforce through vocational training and educational programs.
In June, 45 program participants celebrated receiving their GEDs in our largest graduation to date. Families proudly captured the symbolic movement of tassels being turned as the participants celebrated this incredible achievement.
“There’s more than one way to solve a problem. You don’t have to take a straight path to get where you’re going. Sometimes you might need a little bit more help, and that’s okay,” said Robert Vanden Heuvel, assistant principal of ReStart Academy.
Older Adult Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program
Of the 49.2 million adults over the age of 65, up to 4.8% suffer from serious mental health challenges and account for a shocking 17.9% of all suicides. Vibrant’s ACT Program, a mobile, multidisciplinary care team, meets individuals aging adults where they are to offer comprehensive, around-the-clock treatment and practical assistance.
When participants are admitted into our program, 33% present as threatening to harm themselves or others. Over three years, that number significantly reduces to 8%. Our ACT Team is pivotal in supporting and enriching well-being by rebuilding and nurturing protective factors like community, relationships, and functions of daily living skills.
“Success looks different for each individual,” said Georges, a specialist immersed in this work. “Goals can range from remembering to shower regularly to finding a medication that works,” he said. “We’re here to continue encouraging them.”
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