Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, here are resources available. If this is a medical emergency, please call 911.

24/7 Crisis Text Line

• Text ALOHA to 741-741
  ​www.CrisisTextLine.org

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Hawaii CARES 988

Local crisis counselors are available 24/7 via phone, text, or chat to connect you with resources for mental illness, substance use, suicide prevention, as well as services for children and adolescents.

• Call or text 988, 24/7

• If you do not have a phone number with an 808 area code, call the hotline directly at (808-832-3100) or toll-free (800-753-6879)

• Chat, 24/7 at https://988lifeline.org/chat

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Adult Protective Services

• Call 808-243-5151

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Child Welfare Services

• State-wide Abuse or Neglect: Call 888-380-3088

• Child Trafficking State-wide: Call 888-398-1188

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Domestic Violence Action Center

• State-wide: Call 800-690-6200

• Textline: 605-956-5680

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Hawaiʻi CARES 24-hour Crisis Call Center

• Call 808-832-3100 or 800-753-6879

Mental Health Resources for Young Children and Parents

Financial Resources

• Maui Relief TANF Program - Online applications will open on Friday Oct 20th - Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.
  • Housing- up to $4,000 for a deposit and up to $4,000 per month for up to 4 months
  • Reliable automobile down payment up to $5,000 and monthly payment of up to $500 or 4 months
  • One-time utility deposit up to $2,000 and combined utility payments for up to 4 months not to exceed $750
  • Clothing allowance up to $350 per dependent child under age 18 and $500 per dependent child 18 and older and each eligible adult in the family unit
  • School supply allowance $300 for each eligible school-aged child.
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    ​**Income Eligibility for Maui Relief TANF Program for families impacted by the Wildfire Disaster

• Preschool Open Doors | Patch Hawaii
  • The POD program helps eligible Hawaii families pay preschool fees for up to one year during the year prior to kindergarten entry. For more information about POD, call (808) 791-2130 on Oahu, or toll free from the neighbor islands at (800) 746-5620.
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    **Income eligible limits apply (see below).

Support Groups or Therapy for Parents & Keiki

Nā Keiki O Emalia

Nā Keiki O Emalia is offering in-person drop-in grief support services, Zoom drop-ins and compassion calls. Get support here if you are an adult grieving alongside a child or you would like to register grieving children.

• Peer-to-peer grief support services to children and their families

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  ​www.NKOEMaui.org
  ​Contact: (808) 214-9832
  ​contact@nkoemaui.org
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The Trevor Project National

• 24/7 Hotline for LGBTQ Youth

• Call (866) 488-7386

• Text START to 678678

Maui Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division

• Mental health services to eligible youth with severe emotional and/or behavioral challenges

• www.health.hawaii.gov/camhd

• Contact: (808) 873-3550

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Kids Hurt Too Hawaii Support & Community

• Based in Hawaii, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii offers children’s bereavement support on the island of Oahu, but has expanded their efforts to support Maui keiki and families. They host support groups for both the keiki and family members, community building events and more. Available to talk to any families looking for support between 9:00AM–5:00PM at 808-545-5683 or email executivedirector@kidshurttoo.org
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Piko Therapy

Piko Therapy Hawaiʻi is a Marriage and Family Therapy practice located in Hawaiʻi. We help women and children navigate the stress and overwhelm of difficult life transitions by providing trauma-informed, body-based psychotherapy through a cultural lens.

• Email Contact@pikotherapy.com or call or text (480) 779-9921 (E-mail or text messages are preferred for quicker response).
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The Parent Line

CFS administers The Parent Line, a free statewide confidential telephone line funded by the Hawaii State Department of Health. Experienced phone line staff help parents to problem solve parenting challenges and child adolescent behavior and are available to help parents learn ways to manage the strong emotions that come with trauma.

• Call (800) 816-1222

• Operating Hours: Mon - Fri 9AM - 7PM, Sat 9AM - 2PM
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Mana Mental Health (Pregnancy & Postpartum)

Mana Mental Health is offering FREE individual counseling sessions for mamas who are pregnant or postpartum. All sessions are virtual or by phone-all for all islands. Sessions are conducted with Dr. Kalena Lanuza, Family & Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner & Certified Lactation Counselor

• Book an appointment now or call 971-251-2081

• E-mail: kalena@manamentalhealth.com

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Medical Coverage

• NEW: Medication Program for Uninsured called EPAP by HHS.

• EPAP will be covering the vast majority of prescriptions for uninsured patients. To see the list of uncovered medications and covered DME, click on this link.

Alcohol & Drug Abuse Services

Discover resources to support your journey to recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, offering guidance and hope for your or your loved one.

Get mental health support from National Alliance of Mental Health Hawaii

NAMI Hawaii provides free support, education, information and resources.

If you or a loved one is struggling with a mental health condition, please contact us at info@namihawaii.org or give us a call at 808-591-1297.

NAMI HI Peer Support Groups are free, confidential and safe groups of people living in recovery. Our support groups are evidence based programs led by individuals trained by NAMI Standards. We believe in helping one another by utilizing their collective lived experiences and learned wisdom, renewing a sense of hope for recovery.  All of NAMI Hawaii programs are FREE. You are not alone!

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Al-Anon Family Groups Hawaii

• Call 808-242-0296

Alcoholics Anonymous on Maui

• Call 808-244-9673

Aloha House, Inc.

• Call 808-579-8414

Malama Family Recovery Center

• Call 808-877-7117

Maui Youth and Family Services, Inc. (Adolescent Services)

• Call 808-579-8414

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Hawaiʻi

• Call 808-214-1239

Ohana Makamae

• Call 808-248-8538

Anger Management Services

During challenging times when anger feels overwhelming, here are some resources we hope will help.

Child and Family Service

• Call 808-877-6888

PACT - Parents And Children Together

• Call 808-244-2330

Maui Mediation

• Call 808-244-5744