CORRECTING and REPLACING Vibrant Emotional Health Names Dr. Tia Dole as New Chief 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Officer
27 Enero 2023 - 8:15PM
Business Wire
National Mental Health Expert Joins Vibrant
in Leadership Role After Major Transition to 988 Lifeline
Second paragraph, first sentence of release dated January 26,
2023, is corrected to read: Dr. Dole joins Vibrant with over 20
years of leadership in the mental and emotional healthcare space,
most recently as the Executive Director of The Steve Fund, the
nation’s only organization focused on the mental health of young
people of color.
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The updated release reads:
VIBRANT EMOTIONAL HEALTH NAMES DR. TIA DOLE
AS NEW CHIEF 988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE OFFICER
National Mental Health Expert Joins Vibrant
in Leadership Role After Major Transition to 988 Lifeline
Vibrant Emotional Health (Vibrant), the nonprofit administrator
of the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline),
announced the appointment of Dr. Tia Dole as Chief 988 Suicide
& Crisis Lifeline Officer, reporting to Kimberly Williams,
President & CEO. Dr. Dole, a seasoned clinical psychologist and
nonprofit leader, will oversee the strategic vision and direction
of the 988 Lifeline, expand relationships with key stakeholders,
and advance the vision, scope, scale, and impact of the 988
Lifeline during a time of unprecedented mental health system
transformation.
Dr. Dole joins Vibrant with over 20 years of leadership in the
mental and emotional healthcare space, most recently as the
Executive Director of The Steve Fund, the nation’s only
organization focused on the mental health of young people of color.
Additionally, Dr. Dole served as the Chief Clinical Operations
Officer at The Trevor Project, the world's largest suicide
prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ
youth.
“Dr. Dole is a leader in the mental health field and brings a
wealth of experience to Vibrant and to the 988 Lifeline as we
continue to expand and deliver lifesaving services to those who
contact the line,” said Kimberly Williams, President & CEO of
Vibrant Emotional Health. “The transition to 988 Lifeline has
underscored the importance of mental health equity and access for
all, and especially those in historically and persistently excluded
or harmed communities. This is a critical time in the effort to
strengthen and expand the entire mental health continuum of care in
our country, and we are delighted to have Dr. Dole’s
leadership.”
As the administrator of the 988 Lifeline (formerly known as the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline), and other nationally
recognized services including the Disaster Distress Helpline, the
NFL Life Line, and NYC Well, Vibrant’s core mission is to provide
hands-on services and resources to those who need it. With the
transition to 988 in July 2022, the Lifeline has seen an incredible
increase in awareness of the line. In the first six months of the
new number, July to December 2022, the Lifeline received over 2.1
million calls, texts, and chats from people seeking support.
“I am honored to be joining Vibrant and the 988 Lifeline at this
important and transformational time," said Dr. Dole. "The work
Vibrant and 988 are doing to grow fair and equitable mental health
support for all communities aligns deeply with the values that have
shaped my career. It is one of the highest priorities we face right
now, and I am excited to be joining this team to expand and
strengthen mental health services across the country."
Dr. Dole sits on the Congressional Black Caucus’ Black Mental
Health Brain Trust, founded by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman
and served on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. She
is a published author, holds a Master’s in Developmental
Psychopathology from Columbia University (Teacher’s College),
received a Fulbright Fellowship to study Forensic Psychology, and
completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Fordham
University. Dr. Dole is based in New York/New Jersey.
About Vibrant Emotional
Health
For 50 years, Vibrant Emotional Health has been at the forefront
of promoting emotional well-being for all people. As leaders,
advocates, educators, and innovators in mental health, we have been
raising awareness and offering support to everyone who is
struggling. We work every single day to help save lives and assist
people to get care anytime, anywhere and in any way that works for
them. We are unwavering in our belief that everyone can achieve
emotional wellness with the right care and support. As part of our
work, we administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, funded
by SAMHSA, which provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for
people in emotional distress across the United States. For more
information, please visit www.vibrant.org. Follow Vibrant on
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
About the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
Funded by SAMHSA and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health,
the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988 Lifeline) is a leader in
suicide prevention and mental health crisis care. The 988 Lifeline
provides free and confidential emotional support and crisis
counseling to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. Callers who
follow the “press 1” prompt are connected to the Veterans Crisis
Line. A Spanish Language line is available by pressing 2 when
calling 9-8-8, and more than 240 languages are supported through a
Tele-Interpreters service. Callers now also have the option of
following a “press 3” prompt to be connected to a counselor
specifically trained in supporting LGBTQ+ callers under the age of
25. The 988 Lifeline comprises a national network of more than 200
local crisis centers, uniting local resources with national best
practices. Since its inception in 2005, the Lifeline has engaged in
innovative public messaging, development of best practices in
mental health, creative partnerships, and more to improve crisis
services and advance suicide prevention for all.
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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