The following resources have been vetted by our Mālama Ola Behavioral Health Specialists as valuable tools to help manage this crisis in ways that hopefully will work for your ʻohana.
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus: A video from the Child Mind Institute
Helping Children Cope with Changes Resulting from COVID-19: Tips and strategies from the National Association of School Psychologists
A Thriving Lāhui: A comprehensive list of educational and culture-based resources and services compiled by Kanaeokana.
Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement Kahiau Community Assistance Program: Provides one-time emergency financial assistance (up to $1500) to Native Hawaiian beneficiaries facing hardship due to an unexpected crisis.
Aloha United Way 211: AUW 211 specialists can help you find food, shelter, financial assistance, parenting support, elderly care, disability services and much more.
Kūkulu Kumuhana: Native Hawaiian Well-being during COVID-19: A wellbeing framework, developed by Lili‘uokalani Trust and others for the lāhui and all who live in Hawaiʻi.
Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19: Tips and additional resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation: Ways to care for your behavioral health during this crisis from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Food Basket, Inc. - Find the list and more information on food distribution sites set-up by our Hawaiʻi Island Food Basket for this pandemic response.
Med-QUEST Health Insurance: The Hawai‘i State Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division provides eligible low-income adults and children access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans.
U.S. Small Business Administration Loans: Small business guidance and loan resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In case of an emergency
To ensure student safety, Mālama Ola will not perform virtual mental health crisis assessments for students. In an emergency, call 911.
Emergency Services: 911 for immediate assistance for threat to life or property
Crisis Hotline of Hawai‘i: 1-800-753-6879 is a Hawai‘i Department of Health hotline for suicide prevention, awareness, and support.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) offers support for people in distress, and prevention and crisis resources.
Crisis Text Line: Text “ALOHA” to 741-741 offers support for people in crisis.
Visit the Mālama Ola Student and ‘ohana resources page for information on additional critical services providers.