Teen Line

Didi Hirsch Announces Acquisition of Teen-to-Teen Peer Support Line, Teen Line

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Thursday, July 14, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, announces its acquisition of Teen Line, the leading global teen-to-teen peer support line and youth-centered mental health organization.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, announces its acquisition of Teen Line, the leading global teen-to-teen peer support line and youth-centered mental health organization.
  • Teen Line volunteers responded remotely during the pandemic and partnered with Didi Hirsch to supplement services during an influx of calls and during their after hours.
  • "Teen Line has been at the forefront of mental health advocacy and change by providing a safe, anonymous space for vulnerable youth," said Lyn Morris, CEO of Didi Hirsch.
  • Teen Line is open every night from 6-10 PM PST at 800-852-8336 or by texting "teen" to 839863 between 6-9 PM PST.

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services Announces New CEO, Lyn Morris, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, has appointed Lyn Morris, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) as Chief Executive Officer of the 80-year-old organization, effective June 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, has appointed Lyn Morris, LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) as Chief Executive Officer of the 80-year-old organization, effective June 1, 2022.
  • "With her over two decades of experience with Didi Hirsch and extraordinary professional capabilities, this will be an effortless transition for Didi Hirsch," said Michael Wierwille, Chair of the Didi Hirsch Board of Directors.
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services transforms lives by providing mental health, substance use and suicide prevention services in our most vulnerable communities across Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years.

Didi Hirsch and California Department of Health Care Services sign $20 Million Investment to Expand Access to the State's "988" Response to Mental Health Crises and Suicides

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Monday, March 7, 2022

The funding, allocated from a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Block Grant , supports the implementation of the new behavioral health hotline, 988.

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  • The funding, allocated from a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Block Grant , supports the implementation of the new behavioral health hotline, 988.
  • Equitable access to vital services will help decrease suicide and mental health stigma.
  • "Didi Hirsch 988 counselors will provide lifesaving health care 24/7 to those experiencing mental health or suicidal crisis.
  • Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years.

Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health Announces Five Winners of the Inaugural Innovation Awards

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Morgan Stanley today announced the five winners of the inaugural Alliance for Childrens Mental Health Innovation Awards , its nationwide call to support transformative solutions that address adverse mental health outcomes for children and young people across the U.S.

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  • Morgan Stanley today announced the five winners of the inaugural Alliance for Childrens Mental Health Innovation Awards , its nationwide call to support transformative solutions that address adverse mental health outcomes for children and young people across the U.S.
  • The five finalists were selected after a robust review of over 850 applications by mental health and grant-making experts from the Alliance for Childrens Mental Health a collaboration between Morgan Stanley, its Foundation and leading nonprofit organizations in this space.
  • The Rural Behavioral Health Institute is focused on improving the mental health of those living in rural communities by disseminating clinically proven digital mental health care.
  • The Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children's Mental Health brings together key leaders in the children's mental health space and combines the resources and reach of Morgan Stanley and its Foundation with the knowledge and experience of its distinguished nonprofit partner organizations.