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Crisis & Suicide Prevention Resources

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) encourages parents and families to talk about mental health with their children and seek out resources if needed. Suicide is one of the leading causes of preventable death in youth and young adults. The rate of youth suicide has increased nationally over the last fifteen (15) years. Even though Hawaiʻi youth are relatively healthy, mentally and physically, they are no exception to this trend. Even a slight increase is concerning, which is why we are sharing these valuable data and resources.

Resources

Information on Suicidality & Crisis Supports

Click on the icons below to access their respective websites.

*Please note: 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. The previous Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis. Learn more >>

Hawaiʻi CARES 988 Suicide Prevention PSA

Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. There are steps you can take to keep yourself safe through a crisis. Contact Hawai‘i CARES 988 any time to be connected with an experienced crisis counselor who will connect you with the support you need and also find resources on:

Finding a therapist/support group.
Building and using a support network.
Making a safety plan for yourself.

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How We Help: Suicide Prevention

We provide therapeutic support and de-escalation techniques to active suicidal callers.
We connect with crisis services through our 24 hour hotline, chat, or text.
If it’s helpful to your situation, we have a local crisis therapist who can be sent out to you through the Crisis Mobile Outreach program.
We provide face-to-face, short term, crisis intervention and mental health support in a variety of community settings during a mental health crisis.
We provide a trauma informed care response to the person in crisis, with an initial screening and comprehensive assessment.
We ensure linkage with additional resources.
We assist the person in crisis in returning to their baseline level of functioning.
We assist the person in crisis in resolving crises in the least restrictive setting.
We assist frequent users of crisis services in developing plans to foster a sense of independence and promote their own wellness.

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Learn more at hicares.hawaii.gov

Treat Yourself Like Someone You Love by David Braman and Amalia Abigania, Kauai High School

So many of us are willing to show love and compassion to others but hesitate when it’s time to take care of ourselves. Self-care is not selfish. Self-love is not selfish.

If you’re ever feeling distressed and alone, know there is always someone to talk to. Contact Hawai‘i CARES 988 at any time to be connected with an experienced crisis counselor who will connect you with the support you need. No Judgement. Just Help.

Learn more at hicares.hawaii.gov

Suicide Prevention Day/Week/Month & Take 5 to Save Lives Campaign

About Take 5 to Save Lives

Suicide Prevention Month & #BeThe1To Campaign

The five action steps for communicating with someone who may be suicidal are supported by evidence in the field of suicide prevention.

Below are the 5-step graphic kits we used in our awareness pieces; however, there is an entire collection on the bethe1to site you can choose from.

From the #SPM22 988 Collection