The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, for alcohol or drug use concerns, or if you just need someone to talk to. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and its territories. They can be reached via call, text, or chat.
📞: 988
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. They use empathy and active listening to empower our texters to identify their own strengths and coping strategies in moments of crisis.
📞: text ALOHA to 741-741 for the Crisis Text Line (for Hawaii) or HOME for the US continent
Hawai‘i CARES 988 offers crisis services, crisis mobile outreach, screening and referral services, support, and resources.
📞: Direct number - Call from any island: 808-832-3100 | toll-free 800-753-6879
*if you have an 808 area code, you can also dial 988 to reach Hawai'i CARES
The Sex Abuse Treatment Center supports all people recover from sexual abuse. They have emergency services for sexual assault, ongoing therapy, resources just for teens, and interpreters for many languages. Their 24-hour hotline staffed by a crisis worker can help you find medical care, file a police report, inform your friends or family, and answer any other questions.
Located at 55 Merchant St 22nd floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
📞: O'ahu: 808-524-7273
Hawai'i Island: 808-935-0677
Kaua'i: 808-245-6362
Maui & Lanai: 808-873-8624
Molokai: 808-495-3340
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides 24/7 support to those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. The helpline is open to anyone including survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else.
📞: Call or text: 1-800-985-5990
The Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC) provides a variety of support related to domestic violence. The DVAC hotline provides immediate service and support to individuals who are in crisis as a result of intimate partner violence. People who call can expect to be provided with some initial counseling and options, and if appropriate, referrals to other agencies for your specific situation.
📞: Oʻahu: 808-531-3771
Toll-Free Helpline: 1-800-690-6200
Text Line: 605-956-5680