Prevent Suicide Hawai‘i - 24/7 Resources

24/7 RESOURCES FOR MENTAL HEALTH EMERGENCIES/CRISIS

If you or someone you know is in crisis, don't hesitate!

For ANYONE in Crisis: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

National 24/7 crisis line (call, text, or chat)

As of July 2022, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can now be reached by dialing or texting 9-8-8! TTY: use your preferred relay service, or dial 711 then 988. https://988lifeline.org/

For Youth & Young Adults

Also reached at 9-8-8

https://youmatter.988lifeline.org

For Veterans

Also reached at 9-8-8

Press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.

OR Text to 838255

Also, confidential chat at https://veteranscrisisline.net/

Crisis Text Line (for the US & Canada)

A free, 24/7 support for those in crisis (the organization also trains volunteers to support people in crisis)

Text ALOHA to 741-741
http://www.crisistextline.org/

Hawai‘i CARES (formerly Crisis Line of Hawai‘i)

In addition to continuing to serve as Hawaii's 24/7 crisis hotline, CARES is now the entry-point and coordinating center for behavioral health services including substance use disorders, mental health, and crisis intervention.

Call or text to 9-8-8.

Calling or texting from an 808 area code automatically directs to Hawaiʻi CARES. If you call from a number outside the 808 area code, and wish to be connected to a local crisis counselor, call direct at (808) 832-3100 or toll-free at 800-753-6879.

https://hicares.hawaii.gov/