Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a trusted leader in providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services since 1942. With over 80 years of experience, Didi Hirsch delivers compassionate, whole-person care to more than 233,000 individuals each year throughout its diverse programs and locations across Southern California.

As the home of the nation’s first and largest Suicide Prevention Center, Didi Hirsch continues to lead the field in crisis intervention and education. In 2023 alone, the organization trained and served over 226,000 individuals, reinforcing its commitment to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. All services provided by Didi Hirsch are fully accredited by top accrediting bodies, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services continues to respond to the evolving needs of the community with innovative initiatives, including:

-Youth Mental Health Support: Addressing the youth mental health crisis by launching Our Third Place, a youth-focused drop-in center, and expanding Teen Line, a peer-based support and crisis intervention resource.

-Integrated Care for Complex Needs: Growing the Enhanced Care Management program to serve individuals with complex mental, physical, and social health challenges.

-Substance Use Recovery Services: Providing access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to enhance long-term recovery outcomes for those struggling with substance use disorders.

-988 Crisis Lifeline in Spanish: Expanding accessibility through the launch of Spanish-language chat and text options for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, ensuring lifesaving support for Spanish-speaking individuals.

Didi Hirsch’s enduring mission is to make quality, culturally responsive mental health and addiction treatment accessible to all, improving lives and strengthening communities across Los Angeles and beyond.