If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:
9-8-8
(24/7, free & confidential)
Or chat with a crisis counselor:
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Peer-to-peer support for teens
(Teen Line)
800-852-8336
6pm-10pm PST
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:
9-8-8
(24/7, free & confidential)
Or chat with a crisis counselor:
Chat Now
Peer-to-peer support for teens
(Teen Line)
800-852-8336
6pm-10pm PST
For mental health or substance use services, call intake:
LA County:
888-807-7250
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
If 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.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:
9-8-8
(24/7, free & confidential)
Or chat with a crisis counselor:
Chat Now
Peer-to-peer support for teens
(Teen Line)
800-852-8336
6pm-10pm PST
For mental health or substance use services, call intake:
LA County:
888-807-7250
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
If 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.
Home / Accreditations & Awards
2017
Los Angeles County Mental Health Commission – Appointed (3 Year Term) Advisory Board- President/CEO Dr. Kita S. Curry
2016
The Los Angeles Commission on the Status of Women, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles City Council – 2016 Pioneer Woman of the Year, to President/CEO Dr. Kita S. Curry
2013
Los Angeles Board of Supervisors, Advocacy in Suicide Prevention Award, Didi Hirsch
California State Assembly Member Mike Gatto, California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition, Didi Hirsch Armunity Program
City of Inglewood. History of Advocacy, Service and Leadership Bringing New Resources to Community, to President/CEO Dr. Kita S. Curry
2012
California State Senate, 26th District, SHero Award, to President/CEO Dr. Kita S. Curry for demonstrated leadership, volunteerism, and commitment to the community
2011
Southern California Psychiatric Society, President/CEO Dr. Kita S. Curry honored for leadership in providing comprehensive treatment to underserved individuals and families
2010
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Urban L.A. chapter, Exemplary Psychiatrist Award to Dr. Curley Bonds, Medical Director
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Urban L.A. chapter, annual Bebe Moore Campbell Minority Mental Illness Month celebration event, Outstanding Service in communities of color to Dr. Kita S. Curry
2009
American Association of Suicidology, Certificate of Recognition to Survivors After Suicide Program for serving the survivor community for more than 25 years
Los Angeles Child Guidance Clinic, Evis Coda Award for Building Hope for Families to Dr. Kita S. Curry
National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare, Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Norman Farberow, co-founder of the Suicide Prevention Center
2008
LA County Mental Health Commission, Annual Volunteer and Program Recognitions Awards, Outstanding Program of the Year to Jump Street and Excelsior House
SAMHSA and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award to the Suicide Prevention Center for pioneering hotline services in the U.S.
2005
National Alliance on Mental Illness, Urban LA chapter, Heroes in the Fight Award to Dr. Kita S. Curry
Didi Hirsch has pioneered many innovations in mental health and substance use:
Didi Hirsch has received significant recognition over the years for its services to children and youth:
In addition, the Suicide Prevention Center has received the following recognition:
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