Big Island Substance Abuse Council – Mental Health

Mental Health · Hawaii · 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.

Contact & Details

Address: 200 Kanoelehua Ave #103, Hilo, HI 96720

Phone: 808-935-4927

Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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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.

More Mental Health in Hawaii

  • NAMI Hawaii — Mental health education, support groups, and advocacy for individuals and families living with mental illness statewide. Offers family-to-fa
  • Hawaii Department of Health – Behavioral Health — State mental health and substance abuse services through the Adult Mental Health Division, which coordinates crisis response, community case
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Hawaii — 24/7 crisis support with trained counselors for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health emergency. Fat
  • Kahi Mohala Behavioral Health — Psychiatric and behavioral health services on Oahu with inpatient, outpatient, and crisis stabilization programs at the Ewa Beach campus. Ac
  • Mental Health Kokua – Honolulu — Community mental health and supportive housing provider serving adults with serious mental illness on Oahu. Programs include case management
  • Catholic Charities Hawaii – Behavioral Health — Counseling and mental health services for individuals and families on Oahu, delivered through the Keeaumoku Street headquarters in Honolulu.

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.