This year was one of significant change, adaptation, and innovation for Vibrant Emotional Health. From addressing the alarming rates of anxiety and depression to the impacts of racism—and the rapid response needed for those impacted by the pandemic, the economy, mass violence and war—our staff locked arms and bolstered the infrastructure we knew was needed to ensure expanded access to care.
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In this report, Vibrant amplifies the voices and stories of people and communities that have experienced emotional health crises, and through our services found a pathway to wellness. Whether accessing our variety of state-of-the-art programs designed to reach people where they are, or by way of bringing mental health skills and supports to the places where people live, work, and play—our services reached more than 4 million people this past year.

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Most significantly, this year marked the historic and successful transition to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. As the administrator of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – and now, 988 – Vibrant has long championed the need to enhance the capacity and infrastructure for the Lifeline to reach more people in need. Since the transition, calls, text and chats to reach a trained counselor have increased by more than 30%. The implementation of 988 and strengthening the network of over 200 state and local crisis centers, represents a major step forward in transforming mental health crisis care in our country.

Throughout our history, we have been leaders in promoting emotional well-being for all people.  Thanks to partners and donors, like you, we will continue to be at the forefront of providing care so individuals have access to the support they need to be seen, be heard, and be well.
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Kim Williams
President and CEO
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Jennifer Ashley, PhD
Board Chair