emotional support resources
Hawaii CARES
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/cares/
Crisis Line 808 832-3100 (Oahu) or
800 753-6879 (Toll Free or Neighbor Islands)
24 hours a day/7 days a week
For those experiencing a crisis, or are in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services.
The Hawai’i Coordinated Access Resource Entry System (CARES), or Hawai’i CARES, is a collaboration between the Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) and the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UHM) Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work (MBTSSW). UHM MBTSSW was awarded a contract from Department of Health (DOH), Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) to develop, plan, and implement Hawai’i CARES, the state’s new multiple entry-point and coordinating center for behavioral health services including substance use disorder (SUD), mental health, and crisis intervention services.
For more information about Hawai’i CARES, please email hicares@hawaii.edu
For more information on behavioral health services and referrals on O’ahu, please call (808) 832-3100 (Neighbor Island residents, call toll free at 1-800-753-6879), or reach us by fax at (808) 453-6994.
CRISIS TEXTLINE
Text ALOHA to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. 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.
THE TREVOR PROJECT
www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help-now/
Trevor Lifeline—The only national 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ young people under 25, available at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat—A free, confidential, secure instant messaging service for LGBTQ youth that provides live help from trained volunteer counselors, open daily.
TrevorText—A free, confidential, secure service in which LGBTQ young people can text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention, available daily by texting START to 678-678.
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
CHILD WELFARE SERVICES (24 HOURS)
To Report~
Child Abuse or Neglect 808-832-5300 or (toll free) 1-888-380-3088
Child Trafficking 808-832-1999 or (toll free) 1-888-398-1188
CWS programs include family strengthening and support, child protection, foster care, adoption, independent living and licensing of resource family homes, group homes and child-placing organizations.
Mandated Reporter Checklist for Suspected Child Abuse & Neglect:
A Guide for Mandated Reporters:
SEX ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER
24 hours Hotline
1 808 524-7273
Main Office
1 808 535-7600
The Sex Abuse Treatment Center (SATC) at Kapi'olani Medical Center for Women & Children provides a comprehensive range of important services for victims of sexual assault.
NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE
1 800 799-7233
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ACTION CENTER
OAHU HELPLINE:
(808) 531-3771
TOLL FREE HELPLINE:
(800) 690-6200
NEW TEXT LINE:
(605) 956-5680
DVAC provides legal information, representation and resources to victims and survivors of domestic violence.
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS)
1 800 RUNAWAY or 1 800 786-2929
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgemental. NRS can offer parents support and connect you to the right resources for your family. They also provide free resources for educators and youth service providers.
National Hopeline Network
https://www.imalive.org/about-kbhc/
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
Available 365 days a year, volunteers who staff this toll-free hotline are specially trained in crisis intervention to provide support, information, and referrals to people in need. You can also access services via chat by pressing the “Chat Now” button on its website.
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