Vibrant Emotional Health

It's Global Peer Support Celebration Day! Through our wide-reaching peer support services in NYC, we see the power of people navigating life's challenges side by side every day. Having somebody with shared lived experiences reminds program participants of the fact that they are never alone. Together, we're building spaces where everyone feels seen, supported, and understood. Learn about our Family and Youth Peer Support Services and how they're making a difference: https://bit.ly/43m8oQM.

Worried that someone you care about might be struggling? Stay with them and help them connect to support. You can call or text 988, or chat online with a skilled, compassionate counselor at 988lifeline.org.

Today, on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor and celebrate Native American and Alaska Native communities. Join us in uplifting tribal health, resilience, and leadership by exploring and sharing resources from the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health: https://lnkd.in/g2YarSSK.

Reaching out isn't always easy, but help is always here. 💙 Call, text, or chat 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline anytime. Skilled, compassionate counselors are available 24/7 to listen and offer support. You are not alone.

Today is World Mental Health Day. Take a moment to prioritize your well-being - whether that means checking in with a colleague, practicing self-care, or simply pausing to take a deep breath. Your mental health matters just as much as your physical health. Together, we can create workplaces grounded in empathy, connection, and care.

Last week, some members of our team attended #CrisisCon25 in Indianapolis. It was an inspiring few days connecting with leaders, advocates, and partners who are shaping the future of crisis care. We left feeling energized, connected, and more committed than ever to supporting communities in their darkest moments.

Research has shown that empowering people to choose their own digital supports when they need them the most can have a positive impact on mental health and suicide prevention. Vibrant's interactive tool, Safe Space, does just that. Explore safespace.vibrant.org today.

Whether you’re a parent managing a child’s physical or behavioral challenges, an adult caring for an aging parent, or supporting a loved one through illness or disability, the weight of the responsibilities of caregiving can feel enormous. It’s important that caregivers know how to protect their own mental health while caring for their loved ones. As #SuicidePreventionMonth wraps up, and we look ahead to #WorldMentalHealthDay and National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month in October, Vibrant leaders Wendy Martinez Farmer and Jantra Coll, Psy.D. recently collaborated with Behavioral Health News to highlight some of the mental health risk factors that caregivers face, and how they can cope and find support. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gNBj3ZS2

Whether you’re a parent managing a child’s physical or behavioral challenges, an adult caring for an aging parent, or supporting a loved one through illness or disability, the weight of the responsibilities of caregiving can feel enormous. It’s important that caregivers know how to protect their own mental health while caring for their loved ones. As #SuicidePreventionMonth wraps up, and we look ahead to #WorldMentalHealthDay and National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month in October, Vibrant leaders Wendy Martinez Farmer and Jantra Coll, Psy.D. recently collaborated with Behavioral Health News to highlight some of the mental health risk factors that caregivers face, and how they can cope and find support. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gNBj3ZS2

Since June, Vibrant has proudly served Staten Island through the borough's first-ever Family and Youth Peer Support Services (FYPS) program. Earlier this month, we officially celebrated the grand opening of the new community office alongside City officials, community leaders, and neighbors. The expansion marks an important step in Vibrant's ongoing work to broaden access to free, culturally responsive support for youth and families navigating emotional and behavioral health challenges. Thank you to all our incredible speakers and neighbors who came out to celebrate this important moment with us, including New York State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton and New York City Councilmember Kamilah Hanks. To learn more about the FYPS program, visit https://bit.ly/3ul6h1r. To read our press release, visit https://bit.ly/3KkfS0l.