Didi Hirsch Psychiatric Service

Dhmhs offers substance use disorder treatment prevention counseling in our community-based clinics and in the field for teens and adults with drug- and alcohol-related problems, including formerly homeless individuals in los angeles county's housing first program, known as project 50.client engagement and services center (cens) through the cens system, dhmhs serves as a liaison between individuals involved with state, county, city and hospital partners (e.g., courts, probation system) and specialty substance use services. Our counselors engage and facilitate linkage of these individuals with substance use treatment services and programs.women's residential treatment - through the agency's via avanta program, women are able to recover from serious substance use disorder and mental illness in a safe, supportive living environment. Women and their children benefit from individual, family, and substance use counseling sessions; psychiatric treatment; parenting classes; and other activities designed to maintain sobriety and improve employment and life skills. Children under the age of six who live with their mothers on site take part in developmentally beneficial activities.

Employment and housing services - through our calworks program, dhmhs supports clients in their job searches and has helped 70% of individuals referred for services gain employment. Clients are also assisted with securing safe and accessible housing through our housing specialists, who advocate on their behalf with housing agencies and landlords and visit prospective living situations with them.