Didi Hirsch MHS

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Honored to speak on a panel about building equitable access to @988Lifeline services. Grateful to be part of this powerful network supporting help seekers.

Our Suicide Prevention Center leadership joined partners statewide at the @CaAllianceKIDS Advocacy in Action Conference.

(4/4) Special thanks to Assemblymember Ramos for his partnership, advocacy, and tenacious leadership on this important issue. 📰Read more: bit.ly/3KkAOo8

(3/4) to deter attempts on California bridges and overpasses. Suicide prevention work is a shared responsibility. This law reflects what's possible when state leaders work together to prioritize the lives of their constituents.

(1/4) "We know that when someone experiences suicidal thoughts, interrupting the path from thought to action can save their life." Every year, too many lives are lost to suicide at high-risk infrastructure sites across our state. Thank you to @sacbee_news for featuring

Grateful for @AsmMarkGonzalez's recent visit to our Metro site. Inspired by his leadership and commitment to improving access to mental health services for our clients, supporting our staff, and strengthening resources for his constituents. Learn more: didihirsch.org

We were thrilled to welcome @XavierBecerra to our Suicide Prevention Center for a tour and discussion on the future of behavioral health. As youth mental health reaches a crisis point, protecting access to quality care is more important than ever.

#AB440 is now law. A recent article from @ivdailybulletin details how this bill, authored by @AsmJamesRamos and sponsored by our member @DidiHirsch will combat suicide on state infrastructure. The law requires identifying high-risk locations & reporting on prevention strategies—a critical, data-driven response to tragedy. Thank you to Didi Hirsch for your leadership and to Asm. Ramos for your commitment. This is a life-saving victory for California. Full story: dailybulletin.com/2025/10/08/new…

@CaAllianceKIDS @CAgovernor 💙

A momentous day for mental health advocacy in California. @CAgovernor has signed #AB440 into law, a step forward in suicide prevention. This would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our member, @DidiHirsch, who proudly sponsored this lifesaving bill.

Thank you to @AsmJamesRamos for his leadership, advocacy, and dedication to suicide prevention.

Our sponsored bill, AB 440, has been signed into law! This bill requires @CaltransHQ, the @CAPublicHealth, & behavioral health experts to identify best practices for the implementation of suicide prevention to deter suicide attempts in bridges & overpasses throughout CA.

Thanks to @AsmJamesRamos for leading suicide prevention! #AB440 requires @CaltransHQ, @CAPublicHealth & behavioral health experts to find best ways to stop suicides on CA bridges. We are proud to sponsor AB 440 & call on @CAgovernor to sign this critical suicide prevention bill

Thrilled to see our sponsored bill, #AB440, clear the Suspense File in the Senate Appropriations Committee last week! AB440, a life-saving initiative focused on preventing suicide on state bridges & overpasses. Thank you to @AsmJamesRamos for his commitment to suicide prevention.

@JBaron32674 Thank you so much for this feature! It’s so important to empower youth to be their own advocates and to create spaces where they can truly connect.

💬 Teens helping teens can be a game-changer for mental health. New PT blog 🔗 psychologytoday.com/us/blog/parent… #TeenMentalHealth #PeerSupport #ParentingTeens #TeenFriendship #AdolescentWellbeing #TeenLine #MentalHealthAwareness #ConnectionHeals #teenshelpingteens

@CaAllianceKIDS @SenatorMenjivar @AsmJamesRamos Congratulations, @SenatorMenjivar and @AsmJamesRamos! Your commitment to creating a brighter future for our communities is truly inspiring. Thank you for your leadership and advocacy! 👏

Happening now at our advocacy event! @SenatorMenjivar and @AsmJamesRamos are being honored with the 2025 Legislator of the Year Awards by the California Alliance. We’re so lucky to work with such incredible leaders who champion foster youth, LGBTQ+ youth, and mental health services. Looking forward to continuing our work together to support vulnerable populations!

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

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 @DHCS_CA, county behavioral health directors, @lapublichealth & others to shape the future of care!

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