A 3-day Train-the-Trainer for our community partners interested in running youth bereavement support groups across Hawaiʻi.

Our "Alohalama" Protocol on Day 1 was led by Art Therapist Su Atta. Under Su's guidance, we were able to build new pilina and ground in shared intentions for the hana ahead. On Days 2 and 3, we were graced with the expertise of our AFSP national trainers Pam and Joan, who took us through their evidence-informed curriculum. 

Mahalo to all our community partners who joined us!

A Sources of Strength Peer Leader Training to kick off Spring Break with Kamaile Academy youth! HCSI co-director Deb joined, alongside our community partners from Wai‘anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center .

Photos courtesty of Na ʻŌpio O Waiʻanae (@n.o.o.w.health) on Instagram

A brief oral presentation & poster presentation event, showcasing UHM research to 2024 Hawaiʻi State Legislators and staff.

Some of the HCSI team were present  at the Capitol to showcase our research, share resources, and engage attendees in our locally adapted Flavors of Strength activity.

Click here to view our research poster and other publications!

An annual open-house event where Hawai‘i State Legislators and staff meet with community advocates on the issues of interest to them.

Some of the HCSI team were present at the Capitol to meet our 2024 Legislators and staff, provide resources, and update them on the state of suicide prevention efforts across Hawai‘i.

A walk and resource fair to strengthen community among Kalihi residents.

Some of the HCSI team were present in Kalihi to support our communities by providing manpower, a seed planting activity to reflect on their Sources of Strength, and resources for suicide prevention. 

A community walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Some of the HCSI team flew to Kona to support our communities by providing manpower, a listening ear, a calming jar activity to reflect on their Sources of Strength, and resources for suicide prevention.

A community walk to raise awareness for suicide prevention.

Some of the HCSI team flew to Moloka‘i to support our communities by providing manpower, a listening ear, a shave ice activity to reflect on their Sources of Strength, and resources for suicide prevention. 

A community walk to raise awareness and funds for suicide prevention.

The HCSI team were present in Honolulu to support our communities by providing transportation support, a listening ear, and resources for suicide prevention.