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Volunteer with Didi Hirsch

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Give your time. Change lives.

Volunteers are an essential part of Didi Hirsch’s mission to provide compassionate mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services to those who need them most. Whether you want to support individuals in crisis, mentor youth, or lend your skills behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here.

Our volunteers come from all walks of life — students, professionals, retirees, and people with lived experience. No matter your background, your commitment helps us create a healthier, more connected community.

Explore the opportunities below to find the right fit for you.

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Volunteer with the Suicide Prevention Center (SPC)

Be the calm voice on the line when someone needs it most. As a volunteer Crisis Counselor, you’ll receive extensive training to help people in distress through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This is a deeply meaningful opportunity to make a direct impact and support your community.

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Volunteer with Teen Line

Support youth helping youth. Adult and teen volunteers work together to operate our nationally recognized peer support line for teens. You’ll help create a safe, supportive space where young people can share openly and get help from trained peers. Learn More

Double your impact with employer matched gifts

Many employers match charitable donations or provide grants for employee volunteer hours. Check if your company participates in a matching gift program—and multiply the impact of your time and generosity!

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My experience at Teen Line has helped me harness the power of vulnerability and empathy for others, and myself, to unlock the door to a lifetime of mental health advocacy.
-Teen Line Volunteer

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Whether you’re looking for help, interested in joining our mission, or want to learn more, reach out to Didi Hirsch today.

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Get help

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text:

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Teen Line

Peer-to-peer support for teens

(800) 852-8336

6 p.m. – 10 p.m. PST