| HI CARES |
| The State Department of Health (DOH) Hawaii CARES program is a free service aimed to connect our local service providers with residents who need: Assistance with crisis Assistance with mental health or anxiety Assistance with thoughts of suicide Assistance with substance use disorder Immediate assistance through Crisis Mobile Outreach To access this service, call or text 988 to connect with help 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Or chat online with a provider: https://chat.988lifeline.org. Toll free calls can also be made to 1-800-753-6879. |
| YouthLine Hawaii |
| YouthLine provides help and crisis intervention to all young people up to age 24 by providing a space to speak with their peers in safe and confidential space. Addressing the nationwide shortage of behavioral health providers and barriers to care, this program ensures that young people have access to immediate support when they need it. To access this peer-to-peer service, call (877) 968-8491, text “teen2teen” to 839863, or chat theyouthline.org. Youth are available daily from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. HST and adults answer at all other times. |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hawaii |
| American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to helping those affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy, and support. The Hawaii chapter focuses on community education, prevention awareness, survivor support, and strengthening protective factors across our islands. AFSP has put together free education resources for anyone to read through and share. Please click the titles below to access. Talk Saves Lives™: Core education resources covering suicide prevention Caring Communities: Guidance for supporting survivors of suicide loss Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those At Risk It’s Real: Educational support for middle to college-aged youth |
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