📣 Exciting Announcement: We've updated our look! 📣 For 80 years, Didi Hirsch has been at the forefront of community #mentalhealth, suicide prevention, and substance use treatment. We look forward to growing together and supporting you! #DidiHirsch #LA #OC

Congratulations to the City of Culver City for the upcoming launch their Mobile Crisis Team! 👏 We'll see you tomorrow at the Mental Wellness Resource Fair! #CulverCity #MentalHealth #DidiHirsch #LA

Productive day engaging with California lawmakers on issues that deeply impact our children, youth, and families. #AdvocacyDay #California #MentalHealth

Thank you to the Senate Health & Senate Budget Comm. on Health & Human Services for holding an informational hearing on CalAIM. We were honored to share the perspective of nonprofit providers in the safety net, focusing on CalAIM payment reform implementation challenges. #CalAIM

Our 988 team was featured on The Price Is Right! Thanks drewfromtv for being an outspoken mental health advocate and for hosting us on the show. #988 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

Honored to have such an amazing champion in Caroline Menjivar, representing Didi Hirsch in the San Fernando Valley. She joined us at the 2024 CA Alliance Winter Conference this week to share her priorities to drive positive change for youth! #CalAlliance2024 California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Last week, we celebrated the grand opening of Our Third Place – a new drop-in center for youth ages 15-25 in #Glendale. Thanks to all of our supporters and community partners who joined us to make this day special! 💜 Learn more: ourthirdplace.org

988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress. Thank you to California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP), Didi Hirsch MHS, and The Children’s Partnership (TCP) #KeepKidsCovered for working with us to create a fact sheet about 988 and how it helps. bit.ly/988FactSheet

Struggling with mental health or feeling overwhelmed? There is help available 24/7 when you call, text or chat 988. Learn about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: bit.ly/4aqaQXM #Suicide #SuicidePrevention #Depression #MentalHealth

Happening now at the Capitol: Discussion underway for #AB2711, led by Assemblymember James C. Ramos, in the Education Committee. This bill aims to prioritize student health by shifting from punishment to support for youth #substanceuse in schools. Let's advocate for a brighter future together!

UPDATE: Big win at the Capitol this week! #AB2711, led by Assemblymember James C. Ramos, passed out of the Education Committee with a unanimous vote of 6-0! This pivotal bill shifts the focus from punishment to support for youth #substanceuse in schools, prioritizing student health and success

May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month! Advocacy starts with us! Speaking openly and honestly about #mentalhealth redefines the narrative for those who need support.💙 Learn more about our services: didihirsch.org #MHAM2024 #DidiHirsch #MentalHealthMatters

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is committed to providing inclusive, tailored #mentalhealth support for all. #LGBTQI+ youth and young adults can text or call 988, or chat at 988Lifeline.org, to connect with a skilled, compassionate counselor 24/7. #Pride

📆 Mark your calendar! Join us for a virtual workshop: Exploring Empathy in Action in September. Explore the benefits of cultivating empathy and compassion practices. Register ➡️ bit.ly/4fIyPor #DidiHirsch #VirtualEvent #CommunityWorkshop #Empathy #SuicidePrevention

Today, we attended the 988-Crisis Policy Advisory Group featuring the dedicated Didi Hirsch Crisis Counselors. This advisory group is assigned with developing recommendations for a complete 988 crisis system in California. We are excited about the positive impact this will have

This is an important step forward to ensure callers are connected to their local resources. Thank you SAMHSA for making this meaningful improvement to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline experience.

We are honored to be chosen as the recipient of the “Make a Rare Impact Award” presented by Selena Gomez's Rare Impact Fund. The award recognizes our exceptional contributions to expanding youth #mentalhealth services. Read the press release: bit.ly/3C8uyeL

Earlier this week, we joined colleagues at the @CAADPE Annual Meeting to have meaningful discussions around substance use disorder services & treatment. Key insights were shared by Department of Health Care Services, county behavioral health directors, LA Public Health & others to shape the future of care!

Feeling stressed about the election? You are not alone. VP of Crisis Care, Shari Sinwelski, spoke with NBC Los Angeles about how to stay grounded during this election season. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is here to support you. #ElectionDay #USElection #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #DidiHirsch