Mental Health Resources

A Mindfulness Practice for Stressed-Out Parents - "Try this mindfulness practice the next time that mean inner voice pops up and starts making parenting harder than needs to be."

Change to Chill- Website on building resiliency and coping with stress

Hawaii Cares Hotline - another HIDOE mental health resource. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please call the 24-hour Crisis Line of Hawaii at 832-3100 on Oahu or toll-free at 1-800-753-6879 and talk to a live, local representative. The hotline is open 24/7. Users may also text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S. at any time.

Khan Academy - "We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere."

Knowbullying App- Research shows that parents and caregivers who spend at least 15 minutes a day talking with their children or teens help build strong relationships, and prevent bullying. SAMHSA’s free KnowBullying app will help you boost your children’s confidence, resilience, and build effective strategies for facing bullying

Maui Family Support Services - Varying family supports from virtual groups, child care, and youth life skills programs.

Nā Keiki O Emalia - "Nā Keiki O Emalia provides support to grieving children, teens, and their families to help them heal after the death of a loved one."

National Online Safety- resource to being online safely

No Hit Zone -parent resource to prevent spanking (alternative resources by developmental age)

Parent Guidance- Education and therapeutic support to empower parents and give you hope so you can support your childʻs mental health OFFERED FREE FOR SY 24-25

Read with Empath -list of SEL picture books for all ages

Recognizing mental health problems in children - identifiers and additional resources from Mental Health America

Salvation Army Food Baskets - Locations and times for food distributions around Maui

Sexual Development- Healthy childhood sexual development

Sora Library information - Access free ebooks through our school's partnership with Sora.