988 has officially launched and taken a historic step forward in support of mental health, yet a lack of funding remains a pressing concern.
To help raise the necessary funds needed to answer the calls, we've partnered with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services on this very special collection titled...
Self-Care Is For Everyone partnered with DIDI HIRSCH, the nation’s premier suicide prevention center and leading provider of whole-person mental health and suicide-specialized care AND mental health advocate & artist CAMI ZEA to create the designs for this special collection.
This campaign gives us hope for a better future where those struggling with their mental health can feel less alone. It would mean the world if you would wear the campaign garments & help spread the word knowing that Didi Hirsch will receive 100% of the net profits from this collection!
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years!
Its first-in-the-nation Suicide Prevention Center operates multiple English/Spanish hotlines 24/7, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, the national Disaster Distress Helpline for those suffering emotionally from natural or manmade disasters, a new line diverting 911 calls from the LAPD disproportionately connecting Black and Latinx young men to care, as well as Teen Line and LAUSD line.
988 is more than just an easy-to-remember number—it’s a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. People can also dial 988 if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
As California’s lead 988 agency, Didi Hirsch has led much of the states charge for 988 preparation based on years of partnering with the 13 crisis centers across the state, both public and private, who field over 270,000 calls together a year to the National Suicide Prevention Hotline.
Follow us on Instagram @selfcareisforeveryone and @didi_hirsch as we'll be sharing interviews and resources about 988. 988 Invites Hope & Saves Lives
Click on the links below to download the
resources & tools we created to advocate for 988 and help raise funds for Didi Hirsch! Please Feel Free To Share These Carousels With Your Community!
What motivates you to volunteer for a crisis hotline?
"There’s nothing more strong than being vulnerable and authentic."
“I think what motivates me continuously is the hope that I see in the people who are reaching out and taking care of themselves.”
What excites you about the launch of 988?
“I’m really hopeful for people to have access to these resources in a time of need.”
What excites you about the launch of 988?
“People or callers will be able to call us directly without calling 911.”
“I’m excited for us to be able to provide that space for someone without putting their lives in danger.”
What motivates you to show up?
“It’s two-fold. It’s a pleasure to take care of others, and I really love my co-workers and community.”
What is it like to work on a crisis hotline?
"People expect that it takes a lot out of you, and it does, but when you’re actually dealing with a crisis, it’s actually very energetic, because you’re confronting pretty strong emotions and you’re not shying away from it.”
“It ends up being very healing.”
What excites you about the launch of 988?
“It cements for our society that mental health is important, and it’s on some level accessible, even when you’re at your darkest points.”
How has working at Didi Hirsch changed your life?
“It was an opportunity to feel like I was connecting to people that had experiences that I could relate to.”
“I feel like at least in some ways, people who felt very alone could have one less reason to feel alone when they call the suicide prevention lifeline.”
What excites you about the launch of 988?
“When I was young, I had no idea that this service even existed. So the idea that something simple like a 3-digit number will exist should tell the country that we have mental health services that are accessible.”
What motivates you to show up?
“Knowing that there are people that are in need of kindness, and love, and empathy, and that I am fortunate enough to have that to give to others who may be lacking it in their life.”
What scares you the most about the current mental health crisis?
"That people will fall between the cracks before they get a chance to get the help that they deserve.”
Why do youth in particular need 988?
“There’s so many more challenges than when I was a teenager at least. They’re less connected, they’re struggling with so much more. They just need to know that they have somewhere to go.”
What motivates you to show up?
“Being able to help support people in their hardest and darkest of times is an amazing gift to give.”
Why do youth in particular need 988?
“They need to be able to pick up the phone, dial 3 digits, and be connected to a compassionate, caring person, because being a teenager isn’t easy these days.”
What is it like to work at a suicide hotline?
“Being able to just give somebody that space, that support, that compassion, that empathy, and that validation, is something that can make such a difference and really save a life.”
Follow us on Instagram @selfcareisforeveryone and @didi_hirsch as we'll be sharing interviews and resources about 988.
988 Invites Hope & Saves Lives
Click on the links below to download the
resources & tools we created to advocate for 988 and help raise funds for Didi Hirsch!
Please Feel Free To Share These Carousels With Your Community!
Thank you so much for your support. Let's continue to support and encourage everyone to take care of their self-care and to talk more openly about suicide.
You Are Not Alone. 988 Saves Lives.
About Didi Hirsch: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a national leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years. Its first-in-the-nation Suicide Prevention Center operates multiple English/Spanish hotlines 24/7, including the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline becoming 988 in July 2022, the national Disaster Distress Helpline for those suffering emotionally from natural or manmade disasters, a new line diverting 911 calls from the LAPD disproportionately connecting Black and Latinx young men to care, as well as Teen Line and LAUSD line. Didi Hirsch’s highly specialized experts also provide outpatient therapy and medication management, crisis counseling and support groups for people with suicidal thoughts, attempts, or loss, as well as suicide prevention training for students, teachers, clergy, police, and first responders. Didi Hirsch serves nearly 160,000 children, adults and families each year through 10 facilities and over 75 schools across Los Angeles and Orange counties. Learn more today at www.didihirsch.org
About Self-Care Is For Everyone: Self-Care Is For Everyone (@selfcareisforeveryone) exists to amplify the voices of mental health advocates through art and design. Self-Care Is For Everyone is a family-run mental health advocacy brand that was founded on World Kindness Day 2018 by mental health advocates: Sasha Aronzon-Martofel, Sasha's husband AJ Martofel, & AJ's older brother Jonathan Martofel, LMFT 126269, a licensed therapist with a practice in Los Angeles, CA. The Self-Care Is For Everyone community is made up of over 1 million mental health advocates who recognize that self-care practices like resting, staying hydrated, and going to therapy are essential in order to keep going and prevent burnout. Each day, @selfcareisforeveryone shares artwork & reminders that inspire hope, raise awareness, and encourage everyone to talk more openly about their mental health struggles. Self-Care Is For Everyone donates 10% of their net profits and helps raise funds for suicide prevention nonprofits like The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention and Didi Hirsch! For more reminders that are good for your mental health, please visit: www.selfcareisforeveryone.com
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