Didi Hirsch Mental
Health Services

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has provided free mental health, substance use disorder and suicide prevention services since 1942. Dedicated to serving communities where stigma or poverty limits access, Didi Hirsch helps more than 158,000 children and adults across 10 locations and through nearly 100 schools in Los Angeles and Orange counties each year.

  • Houses the nation's most comprehensive suicide prevention center
  • Is an innovative leader in training, research, and crisis services
  • Offers award-winning, culturally sensitive services and trainings that are fully accredited
  • Provides specialized trauma-informed, whole-person care for youth and adults
Teens
Caring Adults
Mental Health Professionals

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Get Help

  • If you or someone you know are in suicidal crisis and need immediate help

    988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)

    Chat

  • For Specialized Suicide therapy services within California

    Complete a referral form at crisiscare.org or call (424-362-2911). We offer individual counseling and support groups for people who have lost someone to suicide or who have attempted suicide.

    For services within Orange County call (714-547-0885)

  • For mental health or substance use services near LA County

    Call (888-807-7250), Mon-Fri, 8:30-5pm

  • For Teens in California grieving a suicide death

    Join our online virtual group.

    For more information, call (424-362-2911)