During this global crisis we all need pathways to calm, clarity and openheartedness. While it’s natural to feel fear during times of great collective crisis, our challenge is that fear easily takes over our lives. Mindfulness and compassion practices can help us find an inner refuge, and deepen our loving connection with each other. This list of talks and guided meditations will support you through these difficult times.
Co-Dependents Anonymous is a fellowship whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. CoDA has a handy self-evaluation if you are curious.
Due to COVID-19 many meetings are either on hiatus or choosing to meet by video or phone conference. CoDA’s main website has a catalog of online meetings you are welcome to attend. While they continue to update meetings, there has been a lag in posting the new online listings due to the volume of requested changes. CoDA World Services suggests that you first reach out to local contacts asking them for direct information. Here is a list of meetings in Hawaiʻi with contact information if you want to talk to someone here or find an online meeting not listed. For other places, you can just tweak the search.
An app to help prevent loneliness amongst college students.
Unfortunately, not all elderly in Hawai'i have ‘ohana on island to look out for them during these very difficult times.
Our mission is to connect our kupuna with sponsors; those in our community who are free of COVID-19 symptoms, have not traveled outside of Hawai`i in the last 21 days and are willing to getting groceries, medication and necessary supplies to our kupuna so they can stay home while the COVID-19 outbreak passes.
Huge free library of guided meditations including meditations and music tracks from leading teachers to help you cope with the pressures of COVID-19.
Locally hosted online AA meetings during covid-19 crisis with links to global and national AA meetings online. 24-Hour Helpline (808) 946-1438
Zoom meetings, online or by phone, for people who are in any kind of a relationship with an addicted person.
If you do not have good internet access or only have a phone, here are some mental health options available by voice or SMS. Some of these resources also have web availability.
For UHM students on campus, there are also Counselors in Residence in the Residence Halls; they are available through the Counseling and Student Development Center 956-7927.
There is a text messaging hotline for people who prefer to type and not talk, the Hawaii Crisis Text Line 741741. Text "Aloha" so they know you are local.
There is also a community crisis line to speak with someone, AMHD Crisis Line Hawaii at 808-832-3100.
If you are being threatened or harmed in your shelter, whether it is temporary or permanent, call Domestic Violence Action Center:
Oahu Helpline: (808) 531-3771
Toll Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
If there is ever an event where someone is presenting a danger to themselves or others please call 911.
Counseling Services develops and delivers counseling, consulting, prevention and outreach services for the UH Hilo community that empower students to achieve personal and academic goals.
The CSDC is currently open during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm), but is transitioning to services that are most essential for the mental health of our students. We are set up for urgent walk-in appointments or telephone crisis consultations from 8:30am-3:30pm for individuals who are physically located in the State of Hawaii, in accordance with the licensing laws for our providers.