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Celebrating 80 years of hope & healing, we are elated to host our first gala in four years on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Skirball Cultural Center's Outdoor Taper Courtyard. Click below for more event details and get your ticket today!

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Alive Together

Please join us for this community-building event and beautiful walk around Exposition Park on October 1, 2023, beginning at 8:00am.

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988 Anniversary

Didi Hirsch marks first year of 988 with statewide press conference, national launch of Spanish chat and text, and roundtable discussion on Latino Mental Health.

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Crisis Counseling

You are not alone. Whether you or someone you know has experienced thoughts of suicide, made a suicide attempt, or lost someone to suicide, we provide healing during and through your crisis.

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9-8-8

$20 million investment – Didi Hirsch and the California Department of Health Care Services signed a grant to expand access to the state's 9-8-8 response to mental health crises and suicides. Live on July 16, 2022

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Suicide Prevention Training

We educate the community about suicide prevention and offer a variety of specialized courses for first responders, schools, faith-based groups, community centers and businesses.

Student Training Programs

We provide higher level education and training to students pursuing Master's Degrees, psychology doctorates and Physicians' Assistant degrees.

Continuing Education

We offer a variety of continuing education classes required under state law for mental health professionals. Courses are available to both employees and non-employees for a fee.

Read Our Latest Stories

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ 25th Annual “Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide” Walk and Community Event Set for Oct. 1 at Exposition Park

September 19, 2023

Didi Hirsch Celebrates One Year Anniversary of 988

September 18, 2023

25 Years of Uniting to Prevent Suicide

September 18, 2023

If it was not for the lady I spoke to yesterday…I was in a very bad place. Thank you so much, thank you.

AnonymousCrisis Line Caller

They kept me alive. I don’t know how I would have survived without them.

SusanSurvivors After Suicide group member

When I hit my lowest point, Didi Hirsch was my lifeline.

CarlosStruggles with depression

I learned how to balance being a mother and a woman in recovery. Via Avanta gave me the skills I needed for life, allowed me to be a parent to my daughter.

J.W.Former Via Avanta client

Didi Hirsch helped me a lot - through the therapy, psychiatry, medication, and being able to open up and share in the groups

MarcoClient

Didi Hirsch is proud to have Candid’s 2022 Platinum Seal of Transparency and a Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator.

Mission Statement

Didi Hirsch provides compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to individuals and families, especially in communities where discrimination and injustice limit access.

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