The City of Los Angeles, Didi Hirsch Officially Proclaim May as Mental Health Is Health Month
Didi Hirsch announces Health Heroes Group
A support group for frontline workers and first responders.
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Mental Health is Health is a month-long campaign by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, bringing attention to mental health parity and equity needs, especially of children, adolescents and young adults. The campaign will generate awareness of suicide prevention, prioritize mental well-being, and provide access to information for people who need help.

To engage the community and educate the public on vital mental health systems change, Didi Hirsch will host social media activations throughout May tied to the following weekly themes:

  • Health Heroes
  • Youth in Crisis 
  • Crisis Care Continuum
  • Whole Person Care

On Friday, April 29, the City of Los Angeles and Councilmember Nithya Raman proclaimed May as Mental Health is Health Month

May 2022: Join the Movement!

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Advocate

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Give

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Merch

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for a cause

We Honor:

Jhené Aiko

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MTV

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Adia Fadaei

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Learn more about our Ambassadors

 

Calendar:


Didi Hirsch announces new Health Heroes Support Group for frontline workers and first responders.

Youth in Crisis Newsletter – Find out about Didi Hirsch’s programs and services for youth, teens, and more.

Crisis Care Continuum Newsletter – Learn about Didi Hirsch’s suicide prevention, crisis counseling, therapy, support groups, and more

Whole-Person Care Newsletter – Didi Hirsch offers integrated whole-person care, substance-use treatment, employment and housing services. 

Take a Stand: Social Media Activations

How I Look/How I Feel Challenge

Join the #HowILookHowIFeel challenge to show that life is more than pretty pictures, and that young people struggling with mental health challenges are not alone! You are encouraged to share the juxtaposition of how you look, immediately followed by an image depicting how you “really” feel inside. Add an end card to your video from our social media toolkit to share important mental health statistics that will ignite conversation and spread awareness.

 

Ask A Therapist

Access to mental health resources is vital. In May, we have therapists available for you! Check out our Instagram.

#AskATherapist, we highlighted @therapywitherica. #MentalHealthIsHealth Month 💙

Just Checking On You

How are you feeling, REALLY? Every Tuesday, tune in to Didi Hirsch’s Instagram story to let us know how you’re doing. Every week you can look forward to one of our VIP advocates checking in on you and inviting you to show us how you’re doing using the “add yours” sticker. We hope that this weekly campaign will encourage you to check in on your loved ones and to ignite conversation around mental health.

 

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@didi_hirsch

Twitter

@DidiHirsch

Facebook

/didihirsch.org

TikTok

@didi_hirsch

Tag your posts with #MentalHealthIsHealth

Spotlight on Mental Health Heroes

"The people and mission of Didi Hirsch are what keep me motivated each day. The synergy of working with other caring and competent people to best support those in crisis is extremely rewarding."
Carolyn Levitan, LCSWSenior Director, Crisis Care
Carolyn Levitan, LCSW
"What drives me in the field of mental health is the Jewish concept of Tikkun olam (Hebrew for “world repair”), which connotes social action and the pursuit of social justice. My continued goal is to reduce the stigma of mental illness, particularly within my cultural groups - Jewish and Iranian - supporting these populations in ways that provide culturally competent care."
Elan Javanfard, MA, LMFTDirector of Residential and Substance Use Services
Elan Javanfard, MA, LMFT
"The drive that keeps me going is working with teens! Making sure adolescents have access to quality mental health treatment as well as safe, creative spaces where they can develop self-efficacy."
Heather Sardella, MS, LMFT, LPCCLead Clinical Supervisor
Heather Sardella, MS, LMFT, LPCC
“While I don't consider myself a hero, I am very proud to contribute to and support the front-line health heroes - helping clients during this crisis due to the pandemic.”
Kiem TangHelpdesk Technician II
Kiem Tang
“What drives me to work in mental health has been the ongoing support, insight, and knowledge from every angle. Every person plays an important role within Didi Hirsch, which has continued to help me grow in more ways than I could have ever imagined. And for that, I will be forever grateful.”
Tara PalaciosAdministrative Assistant II, Health & Innovation
Tara Palacios
"What keeps me motivated is supporting Didi Hirsch's clinical staff and leadership by providing research, evaluation, and analytical insights on the exemplary services they provide every day. The value of data to inform practice connects to the positive impact the agency has on the community and the lives of our clients."
Fred J. Pasquarella, M.A.Program Director, Research and Evaluation
Fred J. Pasquarella, M.A.
“Being a leader in the field of mental health is my passion, my calling and my personal mission. Providing care to those in crisis and being there for individuals during their darkest moments is a privilege. We get to hold space for someone thinking about suicide and I am fortunate to lead a team of managers and crisis line workers in making a difference in people’s lives each and every day.”
Rebecca Zeitlin, AMFTCrisis Line Director
Rebecca Zeitlin, AMFT
“What keeps me going as a mental health leader is the honor of being able to accompany a client through their journey of improving their well-being. It is meaningful and provides me with a sense of purpose to be able to accept a client where they are at, provide unconditional positive regard, and instill hope.”
Angela Sellers, LMFT Therapist II
Angela Sellers, LMFT
What drives me in this work is my commitment to increase culturally aware care to marginalized and underserved communities. I’ve learned the importance of representation in mental health treatment through my own personal journey and I am committed to erasing the stigma and addressing barriers to treatment. I envision a world where my beautiful black daughter will not only feel safe and empowered to talk about her mental health but will also ask for and receive help when needed.
Glenda Rivers, LMFT Lead Clinical Supervisor
Glenda Rivers, LMFT
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Shop & Dine for a Cause

Bubble Skincare

Didi Hirsch and Bubble will collaborate to spread awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Bubble will donate 15% of monthly online revenues for May to Didi Hirsch. Shop online at hellobubble.com.

SUR Restaurant & Lounge

SUR will donate proceeds from their most popular appetizer, their goat cheese balls, for the month of May.

Visit SUR at:
606-614 N Robertson Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

Become a Sponsor and attend an exclusive intimate dinner at SUR, date TBD.

Thank you to our generous Sponsors

$25,000 – Crisis Care Champion
Warren and Gail Kamer Lieberfarb
Ornest Family Foundation
Nancy and Miles Rubin

$15,000 – Youth Advocate
Berman/Rutenberg Family

$10,000 – Healthcare Hero
Heidrick and Struggles
Kathy Chappell Dossett
$5,000 – Well-Being Warrior
Erin Burke
Mimi and Carlos E. Garcia
J’s Maintenance Service
Scott and Lori Lahman
MTV Entertainment Group
Melissa Rivers
Andrew E Rubin
Lisa and Michael C. Wierwille

$1,500 – Employment Ally
Martin J. and Linda Frank
Paul Greenberg
Tiffany Harrer, PsyD and Christopher J. Harrer
Industrial Metal Supply Co.
Greg and Ann Santilli
Become a Sponsor Today!

Contact us

For media inquiries, contact Disrpt PR, didihirsch@disrptpr.com

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Director of Donor Relations, Richard Rosenbaum, rrosenbaum@didihirsch.org, or 310-751-5348.