Emergency Contacts

If you are experiencing an emergency or fear you are in danger, call 911 immediately.

Hawaii CARES is the new 24/7 crisis helpline

If you or someone you know needs help through a crisis including suicide, substance abuse, emotional or physical harm, and other mental health issues, call:

• Hawaii CARES (Oahu): (808) 832-3100

• Hawaii CARES (Neighbor Islands): (800) 753-6879

You will be connected to a local CARES counselor who will listen to you, support you, and connect you to the right solution catered towards your needs.

Visit hicares.hawaii.gov for more information.

Suicide and Mental Health

If you or someone you know is suicidal, in crisis, or in need of a safe and judgement-free space to talk, call:

• Hawaii CARES (Oahu): (808) 832-3100

• Hawaii CARES (Neighbor Islands): (800) 753-6879

• The Trevor Project Lifeline: (866) 488-7386

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988

  • 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

If you would feel more comfortable texting, you can reach counselors via:

• Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741

• The Trevor Project Text Line Text START to 678678

Domestic and sexual violence

If you are a victim of domestic or sexual violence and are seeking assistance, you may contact:

Sex Abuse Treatment Center (24-Hour Hotlines)

• Oahu: (808) 524-7273

• Hawaii Island: (808) 935-0677

• Maui County: (Toll Free) (866) 443-5702

• Kauai: (808) 245-4144

Domestic Violence Action Center (Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm)

• Oahu Domestic Violence Action Center Helpline: (808) 531-3771

• Neighbor Island Domestic Violence Action Center Helpline: (800) 690-6200

• Domestic Violence Action Center New Text Line: (605) 956-5680

Pregnancy / STI testing

If you think you may be pregnant or are interested in being tested for STIs contact Planned Parenthood:

Planned Parenthood: (800) 769-0045

• Honolulu Health Center (Oahu)

• Kahului Health Center (Maui)

For questions, concerns or for more information, contact us at (808) 545-3228 x35 or at aloha@teenlinkhawaii.org.