Suicide Prevention

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Other Crisis/Emergency Resources

Local

• Emergency: 911
• Crisis Line of Hawaii: (24 Hours Crisis Line) 1-800-753-6879 Or 1-808-832-3100
• Teen Line
• Mental Health America – Hawaii 1-800-521-1846
• Compassionate Friends Hawaii 1-808-937-7523
• UH Hilo Counseling Center 1-808-932-7465
• Hilo Medical Center 1-808-932-3000 (For referral to psychiatric center)
• Hawaii Care Choices (formerly Hospice of Hilo) 1-808-969-1733
  • Grief Counseling & Suicide Survivors Support Group
• YWCA 24 Hour Sexual Assault Service 1-808-935-0677

National

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 hours): 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
  • Chat online on the website
  • Press. #1 for veterans *If calling from a phone with an out-of-state number, please identify that you are from Hawaiʻi.
• Chat Online with IMAlive at www.imalive.org
  • IMAlive is a live online network that uses instant messaging to respond to people in crisis.
• National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-HOPE
• Suicide.org (1-800-SUICIDE) or (1-800-784-2433)
• SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education 1-952-946-7998
• American Association of Suicidology 1-202-237-2280
• American Foundation For Suicide Prevention 1-888-333-2377
• National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
  (TTY) 1-800-787-3224
• Reachout.com
  • provides information and support for teens and young adults facing tough times and struggling with mental health issues.
• Veteran’s Crisis Line (Phone) 1-800-273-8255. (Text) 838 255.
  • A confidential, toll-free hotline and chat resource for veterans and their families. Available 24 hours a day.
• Bullies2buddies.com
  • Stompoutbullying.org

LGBQT Resources

• The Trevor Project 1-866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386). Chat and Text also available.
  • 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention lifeline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning young people ages 13 to 24.
• GLBT National Hotline 1-888-843-4564
  • (M-F 4-12 pm; Sat 12-5 pm)
• Fenway Peer Listening Line 1-800-399-PEER (7337)

Concerned about a student

If a student displays behaviors that indicate he or she may be considering self-harm and would like help, help the student call Counseling Services at (808) 932-7465 during office hours and indicate that there is an emergency. Walk with the student to Counseling Services if possible.

For after hours services, refer the student to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. If possible, stay with the student until someone arrives from Crisis Mobile Outreach.

Suicide Warning Signs

These signs may mean that someone is at risk for suicide. Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change.

• Talking about wanting to die or to kill oneself.
• Looking for a way to kill oneself, such as searching online, stockpiling medications, or buying a gun.
• Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live.
• Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain.
• Talking about being a burden to others.
• Increasing the use of alcohol or drugs.
• Acting anxious or agitated; behaving recklessly.
• Sleeping too much or too little.
• Withdrawing or feeling isolated.
• Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge.
• Displaying extreme mood swings.

The information above is from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

Web Resources

Seize the Awkward
How to start the conversation and help someone you are concerned about.

Facebook Suicide Prevention Center
Find out how to get help for yourself or what to do when a friend posts something about suicide or self-injury.

Instagram Self-Injury Support and Report Center
Find out what to do if you are worried about someone after they have shared content around self-injury or suicide.