Veteran, Mental Health, & Community Resources
Veterans
The Honolulu Vet Center offers confidential help for Veterans, Service Members, and their families at no cost in a comfortable setting.
For more information visit this website: https://www.va.gov/honolulu-vet-center/
Mental Health
In these times it’s important to be understanding of oneself. Watch “Be Kind to Yourself” to learn more:
Visit “The Calming Place” for information on mental health and tips on creating a calmer you: http://go.hawaii.edu/UUP
Right now many students are facing difficulties with their mental health. Take these free home tests to gain insight on your personal mental health: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/?ref=MHAHI.
For further information on the results you can contact Carlene Flores at hccwell@hawaii.edu.
For Housing and Homeless Solutions on island go to this website: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services/housing-homeless-solutions/
Community
Here are some additional resources that are available to assist 24/7:
- Hawaii CARES (Crisis Line of Hawaii): (808) 832-3100 or (800) 753-6879 (from neighbor islands).
- Crisis TEXT Line: Text ALOHA to 741741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (800) 273-8255 (Veterans Press 1)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
- Domestic Violence Action Center: Oahu Helpline (808) 531-3771, Toll-Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200
- Sex Abuse Treatment Center: 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (808) 524-7273
- TrevorLifeline: 1-866-488-7386