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

They kept me alive. I don’t know how I would have survived without them.
Susan
Survivors After Suicide group member

When I hit my lowest point, Didi Hirsch was my lifeline.
Carlos
Struggles 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
Marco
Client

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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.