Resources
As a general practice, I provide all of our referrals with a list of help services. I recommend that you put at least one of these contacts in your phone or smart device in the event that you or a loved one might ever need immediate assistance.
Hawaii CARES
Hawaii CARES is comprised of a team of trained and experienced professionals to help individuals in times of a mental health crisis. Hawaii CAREs is there to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On Oahu, call 832-3100. On the neighbor islands, call toll-free at 1-800-753-6879.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL)
Crisis Text Line
Available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Text ALOHA to 741-741 or go online at crisistextline.org
Trevor Helpline
For LGBTQ youth, available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Call 1-866-4U-Trevor (488-7386), text “Trevor” to 1-202-304-1200, or go online to chat at thetrevorproject.org
Monday – Friday
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Call (808) 689-2661 to schedule an appointment or visit room B216 in the UH West Oʻahu Library for more information.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.