Emotions Matter, Inc. Email Format
Mental Health CareNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Emotions Matter, Inc. is a small nonprofit in the mental health care sector based in Jericho, New York. Founded in 2015, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization focused on connecting and empowering people affected by borderline personality disorder. Its programs are built by people with lived experience and include peer-led online support groups, educational resources designed to reduce stigma, and advocacy to improve access to care for the BPD community. The organization notes that its online groups have reached participants in over 44 countries, reflecting a broad reach. A volunteer-led board oversees the organization, supplemented by committees and staff who have personal experience with BPD. Its primary audience comprises individuals living with BPD and others affected by the condition who benefit from peer support and education grounded in lived experience. By combining support networks with advocacy, education, and stigma reduction efforts, Emotions Matter seeks to improve access to care for the BPD community. In the nonprofit mental health field, it operates through peer-driven programs rather than clinical services. The organization is guided by a volunteer board and committees, and it runs programs and events such as an annual BPD walk.