Hawaii administers public mental health services through the Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division. The resources below cover state-level crisis lines, the state mental health authority, the NAMI state affiliate, and other Hawaii-specific points of contact for anxiety, depression, and related conditions.
Crisis lines
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or text 988 anywhere in the United States, including from Hawaii.
- Hawaii CARES. Statewide 24/7 crisis line and triage service operated through the Department of Health. Call 1-800-753-6879.
- Aloha United Way 211. Dial 211 from anywhere in Hawaii for non-emergency referrals to mental health, substance use, housing, food, and other community services.
State mental health authority
- Hawaii Department of Health, Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD). The state division responsible for public mental health services for adults.
- Hawaii Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD). The state division for child and adolescent mental health services.
NAMI Hawaii
- NAMI Hawaii. State affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, with statewide education, support groups, and a HelpLine.
Treatment locators
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator. Searchable by Hawaii zip code.
- AMHD Community Mental Health Centers. Directory of state-funded community mental health centers serving Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai.
University and academic medical centers
- University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. Outpatient psychiatry, specialty programs, and consultation services through UH Manoa.
- The Queen's Medical Center, Behavioral Health Services. Outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services at Hawaii's largest private hospital system.