Formerly the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), Vibrant Emotional Health’s groundbreaking solutions have delivered high quality services and support, when, where and how people need it for over 50 years. Through our state-of-the-art technology-enabled services, community wellness programs, and advocacy and education work, we are building a society in which emotional wellness can be a reality for everyone.
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Who We Are
Helping people achieve mental and emotional wellbeing with dignity and respect.What We Do
We connect individuals and families with emotional support and care when, where, and how they need it.We run innovative community programs for people at all stages of life, and state-of-the-art crisis lines like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, NYC Well, the Disaster Distress Helpline, and the NFL Life Line. Our advocacy and education work strives for systemic change. This hands on experience gives us a unique understanding of the issues people face every day.
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What we do works.Over 50 years of groundbreaking ideas and state-of-the-art technology means we help thousands of people live more vibrant lives every day.
Calls the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline receives every year
Youth who have earned competitive employment using skills learned at our Adolescent Skills Centers
Families have received advocacy and support through our Family Resource Centers
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Number of people we offer life-changing and life-saving support to nationally
Helping Youth and Young Adults Pursue Their Dreams
After years of being bullied at school and struggling with depression, Mari Franqui was looking for a fresh start when she enrolled at Vibrant’s Adolescent Skills Center (ASC) in the Bronx. As a high school senior, Mari finally found the emotional health support and academic resources she needed to set herself on a path for success.
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Developing Skills to Navigate Life’s Challenges
He spent years battling drug and alcohol addiction, eventually losing his wife, his business and his home. After enrolling in the Harlem Bay Network Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS), Devenkumar Vaidya found the support system he needed to get his life and emotional health back on track.
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Providing Life-Changing Support for Families
Rising high school senior, Stephanie Velazquez, often felt like the adults in her family and life misunderstood her struggle with depression. When a Vibrant therapist entered Stephanie’s life, they formed a bond that would turn the young woman’s life around.
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"To be able to collaborate with a recognized leader in care and crisis intervention, and optimize access and quality for consumers, is an honor and privilege."
Dr. Seth Feuerstein
Magellan Health
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"This service and our counselors have saved lives and helped lessen the stigma attached to mental illness, which is the cause of so much suffering and lost productivity."
Chirlane McCray
First Lady of New York City
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"Lifeline staff are worldwide leaders and innovators in their use of social media to reach and support people in crisis."
Antigone Davis
Facebook
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NEW: Family & Youth Peer Support Services
By working together with parents and caregivers, as well as youth, we help people become effective advocates for the life they want and need. Click the arrow below to learn more about our new Family & Youth Peer Support Services.
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Supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander Mental Health
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have the lowest help-seeking rate for mental health services of any racial/ethnic group. Click the arrow below for a list of mental health resources for the AAPI community.
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Supporting Black Mental Health
Only one in three Black adults who need mental health care receive it. Click the arrow below for a list of mental health resources for the Black community, including culturally competent therapist locators, resources for race-related stress and more.
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Vibrant Launches the FEW Line
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. Click through to learn more.
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COVID-19 Coping Tips & Resources
Infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, as well as other public health events, can cause emotional distress and anxiety. These feelings of distress and anxiety can occur even if you are not at high risk of getting sick. Support your emotional wellbeing and others by viewing and sharing our coping tips and resources.
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