How to Get Help
IMPORTANT FACT: A recent law passed states that those under the age of 18 seeking help have the option to select mental health treatment without parent approval, and those ages 14+ can also consent to treatment and not have it show up on a medical bill for confidentiality.
IMPORTANT FACT: A recent law passed states that those under the age of 18 seeking help have the option to select mental health treatment without parent approval, and those ages 14+ can also consent to treatment and not have it show up on a medical bill for confidentiality.
Articles for Help Without Insurance
Articles for Help Without Insurance
Support Groups/Group Therapy
Support Groups/Group Therapy
Hotlines & Text-Lines
Hotlines & Text-Lines
Insurance Guides for Teen Mental Health In Hawai'i
Insurance Guides for Teen Mental Health In Hawai'i
Language Barriers
A program called "CHOP: Speak Your Language" has been helpful. It connects directly to an interpreter who can then help navigate the often complicated, English-only phone answering messages and voice prompts used by many clinics.
There are also video remote interpretation available in some clinics!
Article: Improving Access to Mental Health Services Includes Breaking Down Language Barriers