As a survivor I can tell you that utilizing the services of Didi Hirsch's Bereavement Program had a profound impact on my recovery.    They assigned me what I liken to a sponsor.   His name was Rick and he would call me every day at the same time and listen to me talk or listen to dead air if I chose not to.   His voice grew to be soothing and comforting in a way I don't think I could ever express to him.  I have seen him at various events, and I find that I can't say anything.   The words just well up inside my head and don't seem to want to come out.

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So here are some resources should you find you need them.   I encourage you to use them and hope that you find your own Rick in your time of need.

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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

24/7 English and Spanish

Call or text 9-8-8

chat.988lifeline.org

crisiscare.org

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Teen Line

Staffed by teens 6-10 p.m.

Other hours by Didi Hirsch

800-TLC-TEEN

800-952-8336 or 310-855-HOPE

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Survivors After Suicide

Support Groups for Adults

424-362-2912 (CA)

714-547-0885 (OC only)

424-362-2911 (Teens)

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

888-333-2280

www.afsp.org

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LA County Dept. of Mental Health ACCESS Line

800-854-7771

24/7