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Basic needs

Our Third Place provides showers, laundry facilities, food, hygiene kits, and clothes.

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A Safe Place

With video games and quiet places to relax, Our Third Place is a safe place to come home to.

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Creativity

Art groups, music classes, and a digital recording studio. Express yourself at Our Third Place.

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Mental health

Our Third Place offers free individual and group mental health services in-person and on Zoom.

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Practical support

Our team can provide 1-on-1 support with anything from resume writing to applying for housing.

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Community

We have ties to lots of groups and services around LA. We can help connect you too.

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youth and young adults experience homelessness 
each year in the U.S., with many forced to live in unstable 
or unsafe conditions

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struggle with mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, but less than half receive the care they need

What makes Our Third Place different is our team

Kerri Cole

Kerri Cole, LMFT

I’m Kerri (she/her), Program Director at Our Third Place. I’m passionate about empowering people to grow and live whole, authentic, thriving lives. I love to travel and I lived abroad for many years, but I returned to my home of LA because I missed my favorite things - tacos and Dodgers baseball.

Kris Eterea

Kris Eterea, LCSW

I’m Kris (they/them) and you will probably see me around the center making sure we are successfully running programming by youth and for youth. When I was a teenager I wanted to pursue fashion design, but as an adult I realized that what I really wanted to do was use my creativity to help the world become a better place.

Elsa Juarez

Elsa Juarez, B.S.

I’m Elsa (she/her), and you will probably see me driving our outreach van a lot. My role is to inform you about all the resources and services our center offers so you can feel empowered. When I was a teenager I didn’t know what I wanted to be, I just knew I wanted to be safe and happy, which drives me to want the same for you!

Jaime Padilla

Jaime Padilla, B.A.

Hi! My name is Jaime and I’m a Care Coordinator at Our Third Place. I love animation, baking, playing guitar and sharing in these experiences with others. In addition to running groups related to that – I assist participants with accessing resources, goal planning, and mentorship. Also, if you like outdoor adventures – link up with us for some group hiking outings!

Katia Perez

Katia Perez

Hi my name is Katia, I’m the Office Manager for Our Third Place. I am the first face you see when you walk into our doors. I am here to support you in anything you need!

Monica Sassounian, B.S.

I’m Monica (she/her), and my role at Our Third Place is to help with anything that might feel too overwhelming to do alone. Some examples are helping you feel job ready, support with schooling or even life support like filling out your Medi-Cal application. When I was younger I wanted to be a veterinarian because I really love animals.

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Our team is here to help

For more information about Didi Hirsch’s services, please call our Centralized Intake Department.

All youth 

15-25 welcome

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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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