Mental Health in Hawaii

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About Mental Health for Fathers

Mental health services in the US range from free crisis lines and public community mental health centers to private therapy and inpatient care. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline operates 24/7 nationwide and is free and confidential. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) connects callers with local treatment resources for mental health and substance use. Community Mental Health Centers exist in every state and serve people regardless of ability to pay, usually on sliding-scale fees. Medicaid covers mental health care in all states, and the ACA requires insurance plans to cover mental health at parity with medical care. Fathers are particularly at risk for undiagnosed depression, anxiety, and substance issues around separation and custody disputes — this directory surfaces crisis lines, low-cost therapy, support groups specifically for men, and state mental health authorities.

Mental Health in Hawaii

Hawaii's Family Court is a division of the Circuit Court and operates in each of its four judicial circuits (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai). The Child Support Enforcement Agency operates under the Attorney General. Honolulu is by far the largest population center. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is the primary civil legal aid provider, with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii offering supplemental pro bono support.

9 Resources

1. NAMI Hawaii — Free

Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families living with mental illness statewide. Offers family-to-family classes, peer support, and referrals to clinical services for fathers coping with their own or a loved one's condition. Based on Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu. Call or email weekdays to find a local group, or attend drop-in meetings listed on the website.

808-591-1297 · 770 Kapiolani Blvd #613, Honolulu, HI 96813 · Mon-Fri 9am-5pm · Visit Website

2. Hawaii Department of Health – Behavioral Health — Free

State mental health and substance abuse services through the Adult Mental Health Division, which coordinates crisis response, community case management, and contracted treatment statewide. Based at the Punchbowl Street health campus in Honolulu. Call during business hours to find services. Bring photo ID, insurance cards, and any prior treatment records to assessment appointments at partnered clinics.

808-586-4416 · 1250 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

3. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Hawaii — Free

24/7 crisis support with trained counselors for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health emergency. Fathers can call or text 988 from anywhere in Hawaii and be routed to a local or national counselor. The service is free, confidential, and available any time of day. Counselors can connect callers to local mobile crisis teams and follow-up resources.

988 · 24/7 · Visit Website

4. Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health — Paid

Psychiatric and behavioral health services on Oahu with inpatient, outpatient, and crisis stabilization programs at the Ewa Beach campus. Accepts most insurance and Medicaid. Available 24/7 for acute admissions. Fathers in crisis should call ahead or go directly to the emergency access point. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a current medication list for assessment and admission paperwork.

808-671-8511 · 91-2301 Old Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706 · 24/7 · Visit Website

5. Mental Health Kokua – Honolulu — Paid

Community mental health and supportive housing provider serving adults with serious mental illness on Oahu. Programs include case management, housing support, and outreach from the Kapiolani Boulevard office. Call weekdays to ask about current openings and intake steps. Bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and any prior psychiatric records to your first appointment for the smoothest enrollment.

808-737-2523 · 1221 Kapiolani Blvd #345, Honolulu, HI 96814 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. Big Island Substance Abuse Council – Mental Health — Paid

Behavioral health services on Hawaii Island including counseling, assessments, and treatment coordination from the Hilo office on Kanoelehua Avenue. Serves fathers and families dealing with co-occurring substance use and mental health needs. Call during weekday business hours to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a short written history of prior treatment if available.

808-935-4927 · 200 Kanoelehua Ave #103, Hilo, HI 96720 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. Catholic Charities Hawaii – Behavioral Health — Paid

Counseling and mental health services for individuals and families on Oahu, delivered through the Keeaumoku Street headquarters in Honolulu. Services are open to all faiths. Sliding fees and insurance billing are available. Fathers should call weekdays to schedule intake. Bring photo ID, insurance card, and a written summary of current concerns to help the intake worker match you with the right clinician.

808-524-4673 · 1822 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96822 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

8. Parents and Children Together – Mental Health — Paid

Counseling and therapeutic services for families on Oahu, including individual, couples, and child therapy from the Kalihi location on Linapuni Street. PACT serves fathers navigating stress, parenting challenges, trauma, and family transitions. Call weekdays to start intake. Bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and any custody paperwork relevant to requested family sessions.

808-847-3285 · 1485 Linapuni St #105, Honolulu, HI 96819 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Hina Mauka – Behavioral Health — Paid

Outpatient mental health and behavioral services in Kaneohe on Windward Oahu, including assessment, individual counseling, and coordination with substance use treatment. Early morning hours help working fathers schedule before the day begins. Call to start intake. Bring photo ID, insurance or Medicaid card, and a written list of current medications to your first clinical visit.

808-236-2600 · 45-845 Po'okela St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 · Mon-Fri 7am-5pm · Visit Website

Mental Health — Common Questions

I'm in crisis right now — who do I call?
Dial or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, free and confidential, 24/7 nationwide. Veterans press 1. For non-crisis mental health support, call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.
How do I find a therapist I can afford?
Community Mental Health Centers (every state has them) charge on sliding-scale based on income. Medicaid covers therapy in all states. Private insurance must cover mental health at parity with medical care. Psychology Today's therapist finder lets you filter by insurance. Open Path Collective offers
0–$80 sessions.
Can therapy hurt my custody case?
Almost always no — judges view voluntarily-sought mental health treatment as responsible parenting. Therapists must keep sessions confidential (with narrow exceptions: child abuse disclosure, imminent self-harm). Court-ordered evaluations are different from voluntary therapy.
Is there support specifically for men?
Yes. Face It Foundation, HeadsUpGuys, Men's Sheds, and Man Therapy run men-focused programs. Many community mental health centers run men-only groups. Fatherhood programs often include peer support as part of their model.