IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE:
- If in danger to yourself or others: CALL 911 and ask for a CIT Officer (Crisis Intervention Team).
- Crisis Line – Hawaii Cares (24 hours): CALL or TEXT 988 or 1-800-753-6879
- NAMI Helpline: 800-950-6264
- OR text NAMI TO 741741
General Resources (click image thumbnails to open)
A 127 page excerpt on the bestselling “I Am Not Sick, I Don’t Need Help!” book by Xavier Amador, on helping people with mental illness accept treatment.
This excerpt will teach you about the LEAP method -Listen, Empathize, Agree, and Partner, which is helpful for loved ones who do not think they have a mental health crisis or are apprehensive about treatment.
Ask the Expert with Dr. Xavier Amador (Click for video)
Finding Help is a resource directory compiled by our ohana at Mental Health America of Hawaii
In this directory, you will find various organizations and programs’ contact information, organized by the types of services provided.
General Resources:
Infographics:
Youth Resources:
Fact Sheets:
Faith-Based Resources:
