How can I find support for my family?
Hawaii Resources
Child & Family Service: Ohana Support Services: Training, education, support, and mentoring to caregivers of CAMHD youth who are experiencing a variety of mental health challenges.
The Early Intervention Section: Supports the development of infant and toddlers from birth to three years of age.
Family Programs Hawaii: Provides services to prevent children from entering foster care, supports children and families already involved in the foster care system, and assists youth transitioning out of foster care.
Finding Help: A Resource Directory of Services in Hawaii: An exhaustive list of support services/resources by Mental Health America of Hawaii.
Hawaii Keiki: Healthy and Ready to Learn Program: Provides access to school nursing services in Hawaii public schools.
Hawaii Covering Kids: Helps to identify, enroll, and retain eligible children and youths in health insurance programs.
Mental Health America of Hawaii: Resources for families dealing with mental health problems and concerns.
The Parent Line: Free, confidential telephone resource on child behavior, child development, parenting, caregiver support, and community resources.
Powered till 26: Provides free Quest Integration coverage for former foster care youth in Hawai’i until the age of 26.
Shaka Town: Healthcare information for youth transitioning from foster care to independent living.
Special Parent Information Network: Provides information, support and referral to parents of children and young adults with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.
State of Hawaii Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) Resource Hub
State of Hawaii Sexual and Gender Minority Workgroup Services Directory
National Resources
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 free support service for crisis, substance abuse, and mental illness.
American Addiction Centers: Information on substance use and treatments for teens and young adults.
American Psychological Association, Division 53's: How to know if your child's reaction to COVID-related changes is normal, or if you should seek additional help.
Bullying Resources from American Psychological Association: Information on bullying for parents, teachers and youth.
Children’s Mental Health Matters Campaign: Information on children’s mental health and substance abuse, reducing stigma, resources and support.
Crisis Text Line: Free and confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in a crisis. Text “ALOHA” to 741-741 to receive help from a supervisor, crisis center partner, or rigorously trained volunteer.
Disability Resources from the Department of Labor: Disability resources for benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, emergency preparedness, health, housing, technology, and transportation.
The Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN): Provides research and resources to help improve the education experience and lives of LGBTQ students.
InfoAboutKids: Science-based information on healthy child and family development.
Mental Health America (MHA) — Crisis Resource Center: Offers online guidance and support in a variety of emergency situations. Explore resources for urgent mental health needs, coping with traumatic events, caring for loved ones, and more.
The National Academies of Science Engineering Medicine: Tools for supporting emotional wellbeing in children and youth.
National SOGIE Center: Resources on culturally responsive care to children, youth, young adults with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGIE) and their families across systems.
Pandemic Parenting: Science-based knowledge, experience and resources for parents/caregivers facing pandemic-related challenges.
SAMHSA Disaster/Distress Helpline: 24/7 crisis counseling for people experiencing emotional distress related to a disaster.
SAMHSA Disaster-Specific Resources: Resources specific to particular kinds of disasters, as well as general preparedness and response information.
Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: Crisis resources for teens and educational information about youth suicide prevention.
Stop Bullying: Information about bullying, who’s at risk, prevention and response.
The Trevor Project: Suicide prevention services and support for LGBTQ individuals.
