Mental Health America of Hawaii

05/23/2026

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

When violence targets what we hold sacred, whether our faith, culture, identity, community, or personal values, it can leave many of us feeling fearful, angry, heartbroken, or spiritually exhausted. Here in Hawaiʻi, where community, ʻohana, and connection run deep, these events can impact us far beyond the headlines.

Please remember: your pain is valid, your safety matters, and you do not have to carry this alone. Healing does not mean pretending everything is okay. Sometimes healing simply means taking the next breath, reaching out to someone you trust, or allowing yourself space to grieve. Tiny acts of survival count. Humans keep expecting themselves to process trauma and still function like perfectly calibrated office printers. Deeply unrealistic species.

If recent events are affecting your mental health:
• Limit repeated exposure to violent media coverage
• Stay connected to safe, supportive people
• Spend time grounding yourself through culture, spirituality, nature, prayer, meditation, music, or community
• Check in on kūpuna, keiki, and loved ones who may be struggling silently
• Seek support early. You do not need to “earn” help by reaching a breaking point

📍 Hawaiʻi & Local Resources:
• Hawaiʻi CARES / 988 Crisis Support: Call or Text 988
• Hawaiʻi CARES Access Line: (808) 832-3100
• Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi: (808) 521-1846
• Crisis Text Line: Text ALOHA to 741741
• Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division: (808) 733-9333
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357

Compassion, grief, fear, and anger are human responses to human tragedy. Hold tightly to the people and values that remind you who you are. Even in painful times, aloha, connection, and community still matter.

05/07/2026

Honk to support keiki mental health! Mahalo for organizing another great sign waving event on Maui for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance week! 💚

05/06/2026

Mahalo to for providing Crisis Intervention Trainings (CIT) to new recruits. The impact of this training has rippling positive effects on our community and those with mental health conditions and substance use disorder. We are so grateful to be a part of this effort and for our amazing volunteer speakers from our community who bravely share their stories.

05/01/2026

Mental Health America of Hawai‘i is proud to partner with the Baldwin High School Surf Team to secure new gear. 🌊🏄🏽The new gear not only protects surfers from the sun, but it also will help to promote the team for future recruitment in getting more students on the team and in the great outdoors. They are doing great things for the community, sharing their passion for surfing, and promoting resilience in mental health through time spent outdoors together!

04/16/2026

Want to learn how to manage stress in the workplace? Join us for a FREE Live Your Life Well Training offered through Mental Health America of Hawaii and held at Maui County Certified Behavioral Healthʻs conference room on April 23rd at 5pm. Hope to see you there! 🌺

04/16/2026

🌺 2026 Mental Health Mahalo Awardees 🌺

Every year, we pause to recognize the people who don’t just talk about mental health — they show up, step in, and make change happen across Hawaiʻi. These are the advocates, leaders, and everyday champions who remind us what community really looks like.

We are proud to announce our 2026 Mental Health Mahalo Awardees:

✨ Tori Ikeda
Outstanding Youth Mental Health Advocate

✨ Sgt. Corbin Matsumoto
Outstanding Government Leader

✨ Sheri K. Taketa
Outstanding Government Leader

✨ Diana Sanchez
Outstanding Family Advocate

✨ Jamie Hernandez Armstrong, PhD
Outstanding Community Mental Health Leader

✨ Rosemarie Johnson
Outstanding Community Mental Health Leader

✨ Violet Fraser
Outstanding Adult Mental Health Consumer Advocate

✨ Kimberly Nabarro
Outstanding Adult Mental Health Consumer Advocate

✨ Det. Jason Grouns
Outstanding CIT Leader

These individuals represent the heart of our work — advocating for those too often unheard, strengthening systems that too often fall short, and building pathways to healing, resilience, and hope.

Their impact ripples far beyond recognition. It reaches into families, schools, workplaces, and communities across our islands.

Join us in celebrating them at the 20th Annual Mental Health Awareness & Awards Celebration as we honor their commitment to a healthier, more compassionate Hawaiʻi.

Because progress doesn’t happen on its own — it happens because people like this refuse to look away.

Tickets available for purchase at:

Join us for the 2026 Mental Health Awareness and Awards Celebration on May 20, 2026.

03/19/2026

Join us for a FREE Schizophrenia Education and Advocacy Training tomorrow @ 5-6pm. Trainings are offered through Mental Health America of Hawaii and held in the Maui Certified Community Behavioral Health conference room. Location: 53 S. Puunene Ave, Suite 105, Kahului, HI 96732

03/05/2026

Sixth graders .tigers learned about self care by making jars of coping skills! Art projects are a great way to get students into a flow state. What self care activities do you love?