Vibrant's Commitment to Anti-Racism
Vibrant stands in solidarity with protestors and community members in calls for justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade and so many other Black individuals who are the victims of violence and racism. We share in the pain, outrage and grief felt by so many members of our Black communities across the United States who have experienced generations of racial injustice.
Vibrant’s vision is emotional health for all people. We cannot fully achieve that vision until we confront and eliminate systemic racism and discrimination in our society and its detrimental impact on emotional wellbeing. We have an obligation, on behalf of our community and our staff, to work for a society that is equitable and just for all.
At Vibrant we are committed to advancing a racial equity framework. We are committed to having meaningful and open conversations, listening to each other, educating ourselves on our own and through organized trainings, and working together to drive innovative solutions. We also recognize the emotional impact of these events and support our Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) staff and the communities we serve.
We are in challenging times. But, we remain hopeful. Change is not easy, but lasting change is the only way we can shape a better future for all.
Humanizing Care
In keeping with Vibrant's continuing dedication to furthering anti-racist practices, Vibrant hosted a series of events that allow for education, conversation, and action - the first of which took place in July. The discussion, Anti-Black Racism and Mental Health, was facilitated by Lifeline QI Coordinator, Dominique Jones, and featured Dr. Sean Joe and Robert Motley, two experts from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, MO. They discussed the history of racism, police violence, racism-based stress and suicide, and more.
A Conversation with TFI Fellows
Vibrant Emotional Health provides clinical case management and crisis intervention services to young men of color (YMOC) in The Fellowship Initiative, a college attainment program for YMOC in New York City, Chicago, Dallas, and Los Angeles, funded and operated by the JPMorgan Chase Foundation.
Coping Tips
Set a limit on media consumption, including social media, local or national news.
Notice when checking on updates is helpful and productive for you, and when it’s not.
Talk to others who understand and respect how you feel—family members, faith leaders, people you trust.
Educate yourself on ways to help or get involved.
Try to do your best in taking care of yourself physically as well as mentally: this applies to your diet, sleep schedule, exercise, etc.
Maintain regular routines to the extent possible.
Focus on what you can do to care for yourself right here right now.
Start with small, doable steps for you to cope or take action as you are ready.
