Each year the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) seeks to award local Los Angeles residents and collectives who advocate and lead in both suicide prevention and mental health advocacy. Residents are asked to nominate both youth and adults that show extraordinary efforts in reducing suicide and increasing help-seeking.
This year, the Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) and the Los Angeles County Suicide Prevention Network (LASPN) and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) hosted the 5th annual suicide prevention Hero Awards Ceremony on September 3, 2026.
The Luncheon honored individuals and community-based organizations who have greatly contributed to raising awareness of suicide prevention. The following organizations and citizens were recognized:
- Leadership: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center Wildfire Recovery Program
- Advocacy: Bridget McCarthy
- Innovation: A Fighting Chance
- Collaboration: South Central Wellness Collaborative (Michaella Huck)
- Youth: Mina Longo
