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Mental Health Heroes

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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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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Didi Hirsch + Mantra Health

June 2022 - Mantra Health and Didi Hirsch expand access to struggling college students with 24/7 virtual counseling and provide suicide prevention training

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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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COVID-19 Update

Didi Hirsch continues to provide services. Find out more about what we're doing and how you can help care for your mental health during the pandemic.

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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

Teen mental health: Addressing the need for resources

sahak@m-theorygrp.com
June 1, 2023

Teen suicide is on the rise, making it the second leading cause of death for teens. And last month…

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

Our mission is to save and transform the lives of children, adults and families through world-class, whole-person mental health care and suicide prevention, including where discrimination and injustice limit access.

Suicide Prevention

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Substance Use