Didi Hirsch’s training programs for mental health professionals are renowned throughout California and the nation. Our training programs were the first in California to be accredited by the American Psychological Association and are among the oldest in the nation. As part of our mission to erase stigma, we also offer a variety of suicide prevention trainings for schools, first responders and community organizations and businesses.
Suicide Prevention
These training courses are designed to educate the community. This includes first responders, schools, and professional businesses. Programs include:
- SafeTALK, ASSIST
- Training Academy
- First Responder Training
- School-based Training
Student Programs
We offer higher-level education to graduate students pursuing a wide variety of degree programs, including:
- Master’s degrees (MFT/MSW)
- Graduate Internship in Suicide Prevention
- Physicians’ Assistant
- Psychology Practicum Training
- APA Pre-Doctoral Internship
Continuing Education
We offer these to both our employees and outside mental health professionals (peers). These courses are required under state law and they last anywhere from 2 hours to a weekend. We have called these trainings at various places on the website, but let’s refer to them as “classes” or “continuing education classes.”
Upcoming Trainings
Reserve a spot in an upcoming Didi Hirsch training