Counseling services
- At UH Mānoa – Counseling & Student Development Center (CSDC) – http://www.manoa.hawaii.edu/counseling/ (though in‐person hours are now limited)
- In the community – various providers listed on Mental Health America of Hawaii’s “Finding Help” directory – http://mentalhealthhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/Updated-2018-Finding-Help-Directory.pdf
Community 24/7 services
- Crisis Text Line – text ALOHA to 741‐741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1‐800‐273‐TALK (8255)
- Crisis Line of Hawai‛i – 832‐3100 on O‛ahu; 1‐800‐753‐6879 on neighbor islands
Other resources in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
- Comprehensive list of online resources from Mental Health America – https://mhanational.org/covid19
- Tips sheets
- CDC’s guidelines for managing stress and anxiety during the outbreak – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
- From Mental Health America of Hawai‛i – http://mentalhealthhawaii.org/wp-content/uploads/COVID-19-Coping-Tips.pdf
- From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – https://afsp.org/taking-care-of-your-mental-health-in-the-face-of-uncertainty/
- Nicely done tips to help students manage their anxiety, from Harvard – https://www.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/content/coronavirus_HUHS_managing_fears_A2%5B5%5D.pdf
Apps
- Headspace – mindfulness and meditation app.
- Virtual Hope Box – individuals can personalize the app to help with coping and stress management.
- PFA (psychological first aid) mobile – app for providers responding to adults and children during an organized response effort.
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