Getting Help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Hawai‘i CARES
Call 988 or Hawai‘i CARES to access compassionate care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress or worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
📞 Call 988
📲 Text 988
💬 Chat 988lifeline.org
Individuals with an 808 area code phone number can call 988 to connect with the Hawaiʻi CARES crisis line. But, you can also reach Hawaiʻi CARES by calling:
Oahu: 808-832-3100
Neighbor Islands: 1 (800) 753-6879
Hawai‘i CARES provides 24/7 free and confidential support to people in mental-health or substance use related distress from trained and qualified crisis call center staff and is part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Hawai‘i CARES is available to help individuals or family members during mental health crises including suicide prevention. Access to substance use treatment and mental health services are also provided. A phone screening can be performed and if deemed appropriate, a case manager can schedule a visit for follow-up to determine level of services.
If you are experiencing an emergency or believe you are a danger to yourself and/or others, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for immediate assistance.
‘Ohana Coach Program
‘Ohana Coach Referral Line: 808-523-7550
The ‘Ohana Coach Program is a Peer to Peer Support program using local, trained volunteer coaches to provide support and resources for people who have experienced loved ones dealing with substance use issues. This program is supported by the Hawai‘i Rural Health Association and the Hawai‘i Opioid Initiative.
Directories
HIPRC Treatment and Prevention Directories