*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 >>

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

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

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