At Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), we believe that emotional wellness should be a reality for everyone. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently released an...

At Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), we recognize that employment is vital to mental well-being and long-term stability. However, securing and maintaining meaningful employment can be particularly...

At Vibrant Emotional Health, we are dedicated to advancing policies that enhance access to high-quality behavioral health crisis care. In alignment with this mission, we are pleased to highlight...

At Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), we understand grief and bereavement's profound and complex impact on individuals and communities. In line with our mission to support emotional well-being, we...

Transition age youth (TAY) with disabilities, aged 16 to 25, face unique challenges as they transition from adolescence into adulthood. This critical period often includes navigating mental health...

On December 10, a highly engaging webinar titled Spreading Hope: Missouri’s 988 Community Awareness and Engagement Initiative & Insights from Evaluation Data brought together mental health...

In November 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a rule to implement georouting for text messaging to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline). This approach builds...

In November 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed a rule to implement georouting for text messaging to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline). This proposed mandate...

Across the national policy landscape, many often focus on highly impactful decisions from the U.S. House and Senate and the Federal Administration and their effects on marginalized communities...

Vibrant provided feedback on the 2025 Draft National Guidelines for a Behavioral Health Coordinated System of Crisis Care (National Guidelines) released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health...

The holiday season is a time for joy, but for some, it can bring stress, anxiety, and even sadness.From financial pressures to the emotional weight of family dynamics or the pain of missing loved...

This week, the Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) Department of Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) issued an action alert, encouraging advocates to contact their Members of Congress to...

In a unified effort to address the mental health and substance use crisis among youth, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) has joined 70 organizations to advocate for the inclusion of the bipartisan...

On December 10, 2024, Vibrant Emotional Health’s (Vibrant) Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) department and the National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD)...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has released its latest data from the 2023 Uniform Reporting System (URS), offering abundant information for mental health...

At Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), we are deeply committed to supporting initiatives that improve mental health and address behavioral health disparities. Earlier this month, SAMHSA released a...

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly updated Interactive Legislative Map, which is now live on our website! This powerful tool, provided by the Public Policy and Government Affairs...

On December 5, 2024, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) submitted comments to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on the draft Model Behavioral Health Crisis...

At Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), we are disappointed by Governor Hochul’s veto of the Rural Suicide Prevention Council bill (S3587A/A7188). This bipartisan legislation, championed by Senator...

The Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) department at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) is excited to announce the addition of new resources for state stakeholders to our website. These...

Last month, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unanimously approved rules requiring all U.S. wireless carriers to implement georouting for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) has commented on various issues, from the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) to mental health parity. These comments have significantly influenced the...

On October 29th, Lisa Elder, Public Policy & Government Affairs State Policy Manager at Vibrant Emotional Health, had the privilege of attending the Mental Health Association in New York State...

Last week, Shelley Polanco, Director of State Policy in the Public Policy & Government Affairs Department at Vibrant Emotional Health, had the privilege of attending the 988 Network Region 9...

Now available on the Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) Public Policy & Government Affairs website, Vibrant's annual appropriations tracking aims to equip leaders, researchers, and members of the...

The latest findings from the 2024 Public Perception of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Poll, released in early October, reveal that most adults in the United States believe suicide is...

On October 17, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (the FCC or Commission) released its third annual report on the collection and distribution of fees in 2023 at the state level to support...

On October 17, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission unanimously approved Third Report and Order and Third Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which requires all U.S. wireless carriers to...

Vibrant Emotional Health is thrilled to join New Yorkers in celebrating Governor Kathy Hochul's signing of critical firearms safety and suicide prevention legislation, S6649/A2882, championed by...

On September 27, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) signed SB1063 into law, marking a significant step forward in mental health support for students. The bill mandates that all public and private...

 Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), a national leader in mental health and the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) is proud to announce the implementation of...

On September 8, 2024, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) marked the inaugural 988 Day, an initiative dedicated to raising...

This month, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released a series of ten papers, Connected and Strong Compendium, which offers recommendations for building a robust...

Earlier this month, Laura Evans, the AVP of Public Policy & Government Affairs, and Katie Keys, the Public Policy Coordinator at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), attended the 53rd...

Last week, Laura Evans, the AVP of Public Policy & Government Affairs, and Katie Keys, the Public Policy Coordinator at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), attended an informational policy event...

This week, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) submitted testimony to New York City’s oversight hearing on the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD) program. As a leading...

Today, Vibrant Emotional Health partnered with Senator Samra Brouk and Daniel’s Law Coalition advocates to host a virtual webinar on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) as part of...

As a leading national mental health organization, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) has been advocating for mental health parity to ensure that individuals receive coverage for mental health care at...

There has been a flurry of activity since the start of the fall Congressional Session, and with that comes an opportunity to endorse legislation. In September, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant)...

Yesterday, Lisa Elder, State Policy Manager at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), attended an event hosted by the Lower East Side Inter-Agency Council (LESIAC) at the Grand Street Settlement – Essex...

September marks Suicide Prevention Month across the country. In Pennsylvania, a Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) staffer attended an event highlighting...

In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has taken significant steps to support the mental health of young people statewide by signing the Student Lifeline...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) has joined several mental health advocacy organizations endorsing the Stabilization To Prevent (STOP) Suicide Act. Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Rep. Don Bacon...

On August 28th, Laura Evans, AVP of Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), hosted episode 187, “CIT in Action,” of the 988 Crisis Jam, an online learning...

At the end of August, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory highlighting the critical need to support parents’ and caregivers’ mental health and well-being. The advisory...

The Senate Appropriations Committee has released their FY 2025 funding levels for the 988 & Behavioral Health Crisis Services funding line, where the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988...

The Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI), in partnership with the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Research Center, recently released their study, “Messaging...

Vibrant Emotional Health, a leading non-profit dedicated to mental health, has acquired Stars of HOPE (SOH), a program from the New York Says Thank You Foundation. This acquisition strengthens...

On July 16, 2024, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (the Lifeline) celebrated its second anniversary with a special webinar hosted in collaboration with Mental Health America (MHA)...

What Is 988 Day?988 Day is an annual event starting in 2024. It is dedicated to creating positive buzz and raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (the Lifeline) across the...

In April 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposed rule on georouting solutions for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline). The proposed mandate would...

On Jul 30, 2024, Vibrant Emotional Health’s (Vibrant's) Chief 988 Officer, Dr. Tia Dole, participated in an FCC Forum on Direct Video Calling. Direct Video Calling is an Internet-based...

New York State Policy Manager for Vibrant Emotional Health, Lisa Elder, alongside Katie Keys, our dedicated Public Policy Coordinator, had the privilege of attending Politico's and AARP's event,...

Bebe Moore Campbell (1950-2006) was a New York Times bestselling author and a trailblazer in mental health advocacy, particularly for the Black and African American communities. Motivated by personal...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), a leading mental health organization and the administrator of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) and Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) has...

At Vibrant Emotional Health, we are committed to enhancing mental health services and ensuring that individuals in crisis receive the care they need. We proudly support the bipartisan H.R.7803 -...

Domestic violence is a pressing reality for millions of individuals worldwide, encompassing a spectrum of abusive behaviors that can be physical, emotional, psychological, or sexual. The statistics...

On June 28, 2024, the Supreme Court curtailed federal agencies’ ability to regulate issues across all facets of American life, from environmental protection to public health. In two cases, Loper...

On Thursday, July 11, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant)’s VP of 988 Strategy, Grants and Clinical Standards Wendy Martinez Farmer, Director of Equity & Belonging Johnell Lawrence, and Public...

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court dismissed the case of Moyle v. The United States, which challenged the Idaho abortion ban to clearly define if the law conflicted with the Emergency Medical...

On June 28th, SCOTUS delivered a decision in a trend of alarming new acts from the highest court in the land. SCOTUS' decision upheld the stance of Grant Pass, Oregon, which had recently passed a...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) led the effort crafting a coalition letter supporting the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) proposed role on georouting. The letter garnered the full...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) is excited to announce that Vermont has become the latest state to introduce a monthly fee to support the centers that are part of the 988 Suicide & Crisis...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) applauds the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unveiling five new reports on June 7th, highlighting historic gains in healthcare coverage,...

Twenty-five years ago this week, the United States Supreme Court delivered a groundbreaking ruling in the case of Olmstead v. L.C. This landmark case addressed the rights of individuals with...

Vibrant joined 40 national organizations in a letter urging the Departments of Health & Human Services, Labor, and Treasury to finalize parity rules to bolster the Mental Health Parity &...

Our esteemed Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) department members recently had the privilege of attending the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Advocacy Forum in...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a significant new rule requiring wireless carriers to implement georouting solutions for calls to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline...

As the New York legislative session concluded on June 7th, several bills and initiatives critical to enhancing mental health services and support in New York made significant progress. This...

Last Friday, Vibrant Emotional Health had the privilege of participating in an impactful event hosted by New York State Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Chair of the Alcoholism and Substance Use Disorders...

Advocates and legislators across Maryland, in a testament to their shared commitment to mental health, celebrated a significant victory on May 16 as Governor Wes Moore signed groundbreaking...

On Wednesday, May 15, 2024, Vibrant’s Public Policy and Government Affairs Department hosted a reception in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and the rollout of the 2024 National Strategy...

At Vibrant Emotional Health, we advocate for equitable health and wellness services for all New Yorkers, especially older adults who contribute immeasurably to the fabric of our state. Today, I write...

As advocates for mental and emotional health, Vibrant Emotional Health is dedicated to the well-being of those who tirelessly serve in the human services sector. In New York, we face a critical...

On April 23, a significant step was taken in suicide prevention with the release of the 2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (National Strategy) and its accompanying Federal Action Plan by...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), as the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), commends the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for its decision to advance...

In a significant step towards enhancing mental health support across the United States, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has unveiled the Saving Lives in...

Two members of Vibrant Emotional Health’s (Vibrant) Public Policy and Government Affairs team recently attended NatCon24 in St. Louis, MO, representing the department amidst a bustling conference...

In honor of National Minority Health Month, celebrated every April, Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra issued a statement highlighting health equity in the United States...

On April 2, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a white paper highlighting steps HHS has taken to prevent and mitigate the drug shortages millions of Americans have...

On April 2, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Planning and Evaluation Office released new research showing how the Inflation Reduction Act will lower medical costs for women enrolled...

Over 40 Members of Congress have sent letters to major hospital/provider trade associations urging them to protect information from state-level exposure in response to Attorneys General and others...

On April 10th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant policy through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), unveiling a new funding...

In March, Dr. Tia Dole, Vibrant Emotional Health's Chief 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Officer, and Grant Riewe, the organization's Chief Technology Officer, had the opportunity to address the...

In a significant move to safeguard consumers' interests, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced a final rule to combat "junk" health insurance plans. Often marketed as "short-term" coverage,...

Thank you to all our advocates; the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 Budget had some great mental health wins, including increased funding for Vibrant's top federal priority, the 988 Suicide & Crisis...

Everyone deserves timely and appropriate access to effective mental health treatment. That's why Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) is supporting legislation in New York (S6688A), which seeks to...

As an affiliate of Mental Health America (MHA), the Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) Public Policy & Government Affairs team joined advocates from across the country on February 29th for MHA's...

This week, Vibrant Emotional Health submitted testimony to the New York City Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction Committee for the preliminary budget hearing. As the city faces escalating...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) has joined over 125 organizations across New York State to advocate for vital funding for older adults. Together, we've endorsed a letter urging Governor Kathy C...

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest initiative in advancing mental health advocacy: the Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) website. Accessible at vibrant.org/publicpolicy,...

In the heart of Albany, New York, on March 13, 2024, Lisa Elder, Vibrant's State Policy manager for New York, joined over 300 high school students and advocates who converged upon the Empire State...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), commends the U.S. House of Representatives for taking steps towards safeguarding the...

In early February, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) was pleased to attend the premiere of Five Lanes Crisis Partners' new documentary film Moving America's Soul on Suicide. Vibrant is grateful for...

In a significant move to bolster mental health support, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) introduced an additional phone support service on February 20, 2024...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) is pleased to join The Kennedy Forum’s Alignment for Progress Movement to transform the United States’ mental health and addiction systems. Recognizing the vital...

Vibrant President and CEO, Kimberly Williams participated in a crisis continuum roundtable discussion with U.S. Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA), representatives from the Substance Abuse and Mental...

Vibrant is pleased to join 41 other national organizations supporting the bipartisan Kid Providing Resources for Optimal Outcomes Against Fatalities (Kid PROOF) Act. Kid PROOF will provide grants for...

Vibrant joined other leading mental health organizations to urge the reauthorization of the Substance Use Disorder Prevention That Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities...

The United Justice Coalition, an organization that works across disciplines to raise awareness around key social justice issues and the need for criminal justice reform, recently held its second...

In January 2024, the 988 Lifeline significantly improved its Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system, which a help seeker initially hears after calling 988. These enhancements stem from collaborative...

In early January, while visiting the New York City Children's Center facility in the Bronx, Governor Hochul unveiled a $50 million plan to be administered by the state Office of Mental Health to...

Researchers have long claimed that the body and mind are connected to health and that maintaining physical and mental health is necessary for overall well-being. This relationship is still being...

One day before the most recent deadline, the House passed a short-term spending bill, averting a partial government shutdown. The two-step continuing resolution, approved 314-108, extends funding...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) unveiled a user-friendly online hub in ongoing initiatives to enhance access to comprehensive health coverage. The resource center consolidates...

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to building an inclusive healthcare system, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) approved New York's Medicaid Section 1115...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, operating through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is introducing a groundbreaking model designed to explore innovative...

As the holiday season fades, many people shift from giving to others to concentrating on personal growth. New Year's resolutions often center on self-improvement, generating excitement or anxiety...

In December, Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) convened leaders from LGBTQI+ civil rights organizations in Washington. The purpose was to discuss the...

“Twenty-five years ago, we did not dream that people might someday be able to actually recover from mental illnesses,” Mrs. Carter stated in 2003.  "Today it is a very real possibility. For one...

World AIDS Day serves as an annual rallying call for collaborative efforts to eradicate the HIV epidemic globally and in the United States. This year marks the 35th anniversary of World AIDS Day,...

Last week, Vibrant Emotional Health's Public Policy & Government Affairs Department (PPGA) attended the MHA Regions Policy Conference and the Council of State Government Conference in Raleigh, NC...

This December, Vibrant Emotional Health was invited to attend the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ first Music is Medicine event, held at the HHS headquarters, Hubert H. Humphrey...

In December, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) brought together representatives from over forty 988 Contact Centers and...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) newly outlined Data Strategy for 2023–2026 underscores the agency's unwavering commitment to data and evidence, which is...

This week, Vibrant Emotional Health joined more than 20 national organizations calling on congressional leadership to advance the DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act...

Early in December, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) sent comments to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding proposed changes to the office’s Guidance for Grants and...

This fall, Vibrant Emotional Health joined mental health partners from across the country for the 50th Annual National Association for Rural Mental Health Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. The gathering,...

In late November, Vibrant joined a coalition of more than 40 national organizations urging the Senate Finance Committee to advance the Better Mental Health Care, Lower Drug Cost, and Extenders Act...

Vibrant Emotional Health joined more than 50 national organizations urging the Senate Finance, House Energy and Commerce, and House Ways and Means Committees to advance the bipartisan Improving...

The White House and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), are unveiling a suite of resources designed to facilitate...

On November 16th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) commemorated National Rural Health Day, acknowledging the ingenuity and innovation demonstrated by leaders nationwide in...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), recently disclosed funding opportunities for grant programs aimed...

Many adolescents in the United States encounter obstacles in accessing the healthcare and services necessary to flourish, maintain good health, and fulfill their complete potential.Take Action for...

Applications due December 7, 2023The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Service Members, Veterans, and their Families Technical Assistance Center (SMVF TA...

During periods of global conflict, individuals worldwide may grapple with challenges to their mental well-being. The impact extends beyond those directly involved in combat; humanitarian crises...

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Students to Service Loan Repayment ProgramOpen through December 7, 2023New this year, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has added a...

Secretary Xavier Becerra of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has been appointed chair of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH). The USICH, comprising 19 federal...

The Biden-Harris Administration is actively implementing measures to enhance the well-being of rural communities and support the sustainability of rural healthcare providers. These initiatives...

On October 25th, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) organized a roundtable discussion focusing on the cybersecurity...

At the end of October, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), operating through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), disbursed nearly $3.7 billion in funding for the...

On Wednesday, October 25, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra engaged in a productive meeting with leaders representing national Latino civil rights...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Employee Benefits Security Administration, and the Internal Revenue Service recently solicited public comments on their proposed rule, Requirements...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has recently awarded $232.2 million in grants...

In a partnership involving seven of the nation's foremost open-air shopping center owners, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) and Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the...

On September 25, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded $131.7 million in grants...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced $24.5 million in awards to 34 tribes and tribal organizations across the country. These awards will be used to implement...

Under the purview of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Biden-Harris administration has introduced three groundbreaking rules that will significantly impact child welfare across...

This October, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), awarded $35 million in grants to support...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Health Resources and Services Administration...

In September, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) marked the Maternal Health Day of Action with a series of groundbreaking measures to address the nation's long-standing maternal...

In September, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) joined forces with seven other government agencies to make a significant and long-awaited clarification. For the first time in...

In a significant move to address the nation's mental health challenges and combat the opioid epidemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the Substance...

On Tuesday, September 25th, Vibrant Emotional Health, in conjunction with the Congressional Mental Health Caucus, hosted its first in-person Congressional Briefing at Rayburn House Office Building, a...

This clean-up legislation to the LAI Pharmacists bill, which allows for gluteal injections, authorizes pharmacists in New York to administer long-acting injectable (LAI) medications for treating...

We had over 260 people registered for the 9/13 webinar 988’s Role in Supporting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! This webinar was presented as part of a partnership...

IHS FY 2022 and FY 2023 Small Ambulatory Program: Applications are now being accepted for awards of up to $3.5 million for eligible ambulatory healthcare facilities. Only federally recognized...

It's critical to raise awareness about suicide prevention and explore how we can collectively make a meaningful difference in someone's life. Please spread the word about #BeThe1To's five critical...

In a significant stride toward inclusivity, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an essential addition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline). Effective...

Mark your calendars for October 18, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm ET. The Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) will convene its highly anticipated Virtual Meeting...

In 2003, the International Association for Suicide Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) jointly established World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). Every September 10th, it’s a day to...

As students return to school, it's important to remember that mental health is just as important as having the right supplies. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)...

With 1 in 5 Americans living with a mental illness and 46% of Americans meeting the criteria for a mental health condition at some point, our nation is facing a significant mental health crisis...

On August 23, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) received over $64 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to combat the mental...

On August 16th, Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Substitute 2 HB 160, enacting a $0.60 surcharge mirroring the state’s current 911 fee. Passing this bill makes Delaware the 8th state...

We are excited to share a new NIH opportunity, the NIH Build UP Trust Challenge, which seeks solutions that increase research participation and the adoption of medical care by building trust and...

Earlier this year, New York State Governor Hochul enacted a historic budget allocating $1 billion to the Office of Mental Health (OMH) to expand mental health services throughout the state.  OMH...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations for emotional wellness and administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, submitted written...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations and administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline), is proud to endorse the 988...

Vibrant joined other mental health organizations to endorse the Barriers to Suicide Act, introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Don Beyer (D-VA). The legislation would help...

On Thursday, July 20th, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) met to finalize a rule and order regarding 988 Outage Reporting and Notification. The new rules require service providers that have...

On July 10, California’s Governor Newsom signed the state’s budget into law. The budget includes a trailer bill (a bill with amendments necessary to pass the budget) building on the foundation laid...

In 2021 Nevada enacted SB390, legislation that established a fee of $0.35 monthly for residents to support 988 services. This year, Nevada enacted SB237, which clarified the...

On July 13, 2023, Laura Evans, AVP of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), was featured on a podcast of “Unapologetically Black Unicorns,” hosted by Keris Jän...

On July 20, 2023, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on the 988 outage notifications report and order introduced after an outage occurred in December 2022. Vibrant Emotional Health...

Vibrant joined 41 other mental health organizations to send a letter to Congressional Appropriations leadership objecting to cutting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline program back to Fiscal Year...

In June, the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) wrapped up its youth mental health listening tour. New York State Governor Hochul and OMH Commissioner Sullivan met with over 200 middle and...

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline  (988 Lifeline) is administered by Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), one of the nation’s leading mental health organizations. The 988 Lifeline comprises a...

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Created through an act of Congress in 2008, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month aims to...

Vibrant Emotional Health is disheartened that the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled against affirmative action in higher education. As one of the nation’s leading mental health...

On the last day of the legislative session in Salem, Oregon, lawmakers passed a 40-cent monthly phone fee to fund and expand the 988 suicide prevention hotline with bipartisan support. House...

Vibrant’s Equity and Belonging Department has released a Request for Information to gather data and to understand and implement suicide prevention strategies for targeted...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), announced the award of $31.5 million in behavioral health...

Short Title: Portable Clinical Care Pilot ProjectInitial AnnouncementApplication Due Date: Monday, July 24, 2023Anticipated Total Available Funding: Up to $2,000,000Anticipated Number of Awards:...

June 24th marked one year since the United States Supreme Court passed down its decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. The case questioned the constitutionality of a...

The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, a landmark bill signed into law by President Joe Biden on June 25, 2022, sought to make communities safer by reducing gun violence and strengthening mental...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), published National Model Standards for Peer Support...

If you're part of a community-based organization (CBOs), visit challenge.gov and apply for this unique opportunity to win $50,000 for your organization. Share innovative outreach and engagement...

As the administrator of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) and other crucial mental health services and programs, Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) supports S. 1493, also known as...

Earlier this week, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released an advisory stating, “there is not enough evidence to determine whether social media is safe enough for children and adolescents when it comes...

Vibrant Emotional Health joined with over 50 other mental health organizations to express strong support for the Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act, which includes numerous provisions that...

Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant) recently joined the Mental Health Liaison Group (MHLG) and over 50 other mental health organizations,  signing a letter addressed to Congressional...

Vibrant's Public Policy Department held its most recent webinar on May 10th, a roundtable on the 988 Crisis Services Workforce. Ensuring a robust workforce, particularly in the crisis services...

Vibrant, in partnership with The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), recently released a revised version of the Workforce Challenges and Barriers Analysis and...

HHS Releases Proposal to Expand Health Care for DACA Recipients“DACA recipients, like all Dreamers, are Americans, plain and simple. The United States is their home, and they should enjoy the same...

ICYMI: Minority AIDS Initiative: The Substance Use and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Prevention Navigator Program for Racial/Ethnic Minorities SAMHSA has posted an Executive Summary of the...

HHS Announces $2.5 Million for Produce Prescription Programs in Indian CountryStatement from HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Missouri’s Emergency Regulation Restricting Access to Gender-Affirming...

The recently enacted FY 23 New York State Governor's Budget has brought much-needed attention to the critical issue of mental health. One of the most significant highlights of the budget is the...

To ensure that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and those parties that provide life-saving crisis intervention services to people calling the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988...

Vibrant's Public Policy Director, Laura Evans, moderated a panel titled "When Equity meets Policy: Attacks, Impact, and Pushback" on April 28th. The panel, hosted by Mental Health America's Regional...

Vibrant joined AARP and forty-one organizations urging the New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to support Governor Kathy Hochul's series of...

State elected officials from across the country are prioritizing mental health through historic funding efforts this legislative session. Specifically, Governors and State Legislators from both sides...

Vibrant Emotional Health recently participated in Commissioner Vasan’s convening on New York City's plan, in partnership with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to address the needs of New...

SAMHSA recently solicited feedback on its draft National Model Standards for Peer Support Certification to meet President Biden’s goal of a national certification program for mental health peer...

Cooperative Agreement for the Hispanic/Latino Behavioral Health Center of ExcellenceShort Title: Hispanic/Latino CoEApplication Due Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023Anticipated Total Available Funding: Up...

Vibrant led a coalition letter of 10 additional mental health organizations in supporting H.R. 498, known as the "9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act". This bipartisan bill, introduced by...

Last week, North Dakota’s  House Committee on Finance and Taxation heard from stakeholders across the state and nationally about the need for sustainable state funding for the 988 Suicide &...

On March 9, the Biden administration released its FY2024 budget proposal, which requests over $830 million in total federal funding for the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Behavioral Health...

Vibrant joined other leading mental health organizations to request the Biden Administration observe Mental Health Month by turning the White House green on May 1, 2023.  The purpose of Mental...

The next Interdepartmental Serious Mental Illness Coordinating Committee (ISMICC) is scheduled for March 14, 2023, from 11 am - 4 pm. The ISMICC coordinates federal and non-federal members to make...

NASMHPD is a resource to assist states in preparing for legislation to support 988 implementation. NASMHPD recently released a newly-updated 988 Core Model Bill, which includes new sections related...

Have you built a relationship with your elected officials to help you advocate for your center? A new individual elected into office for your district? Now is the perfect time to introduce your...

Read the message from OMH below: Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State plan and Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget include historic proposals and resources that will allow the Office of...

988 Policy Report Dates: Year to date Issues: 988 Bill Status: Introduced, Considering Priorities: High, Medium, Low, None Positions: Support, Monitor, Oppose,...

Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act GrantsApplication Due Date: Friday, March 03, 2023The purpose of this program is to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages...

February is Black History Month. This is a wonderful time to celebrate and pay tribute to remarkable leaders and changemakers like Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, and Frederick Douglas...

On January 19th, NASMHPD and Vibrant co-hosted a webinar, "Supporting Youth with High Acuity Crisis and Suicidal Needs," to spur discussion on best supporting children and adolescents, their...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recently solicited public comments on updates to Certification Criteria for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that as of January 17, 2023, U.S. military veterans who are in “acute suicidal crisis” are eligible for free emergency mental health...

On January 17, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration hosted a virtual event with senior leaders across the government to discuss a National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for...

Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Act GrantsApplication Due Date: Friday, March 03, 2023This program aims to prevent and reduce alcohol use among youth and young adults ages 12-20 in...

Vibrant led a coalition of 21 allied organizations to support additional consideration of the Suicide Prevention Lifeline Improvement Act. The legislation would reauthorize the Lifeline program,...

Vibrant Emotional Health recently submitted public comments on proposed changes that would ensure access to mental health counseling services to all eligible survivors following a major disaster...

Vibrant joined 49 other major mental health organizations to urge Medicare coverage of mobile crisis response interventions at an end-of-year Congressional legislative package. The letter to...

Vibrant Emotional Health provided comments on climate change and its impact on mental health. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) had requested input from all...

At CrisisCon22, Vibrant's Policy Department presented a session titled, "Legislation, Regulations, Oh My!: The 988 Policy Landscape and What Crisis Centers Need to Know". In this session,...

In collaboration with The Geriatric Mental Health Alliance of New York, Vibrant Emotional Health provided a summary of their most recently published (August 2022) Data Book, Cognitive and...