Hawaii

Pregnant women and mothers in Hawaii have access to a variety of mental health and wellness resources designed to support emotional well-being during pregnancy and the postpartum period. These services address challenges such as postpartum depression, anxiety, stress, and other mental health concerns, promoting a healthy transition to parenthood.

Crisis Support
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline: A 24/7 free and confidential support line for pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Call or text: 1-833-943-5746.

Crisis Mobile Outreach – Child & Family Service: Offers immediate crisis support for children and adolescents experiencing mental health emergencies. Services are accessible 24/7 through the Crisis Line of Hawaii at 1-800-753-6879.

Postpartum Support and Counseling
Postpartum Support International (PSI) – Hawaii Chapter: Offers support and resources for mothers experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and other perinatal mood disorders. PSI connects individuals to local support groups and trained professionals.

Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii: Provides comprehensive support for maternal, child, and family health, including mental health services. They offer education, accessible care, and resources from reproductive health through postpartum care.

Therapy and Counseling Services

Child Mental Health Resources

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD): The state's public mental health system for children and adolescents, providing free services for eligible youth with severe emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services include assessment, case management, and various therapeutic supports provided in the home and community, or temporary out-of-home placements.

Hawaii Behavioral Health: Offers services for children and youth with mental health, emotional, and/or behavioral needs on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. Their programs include mental health evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.

Child and Adolescent Services – CER Hawaii: Provides services for children and adolescents experiencing emotional, mental, and behavioral health issues. They aim to support families by assisting them in developing the necessary tools to promote overall health, well-being, and improve daily functioning. Services include mental health evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy.

Mind Matters Hawaii: Specializes in perinatal and reproductive mental health, offering mental health services throughout the lifespan.

Nurture Mental Health: Offers online psychotherapy for postpartum, reproductive, and maternal mental health, including support for fertility challenges, miscarriage, infant loss, and parenting stress.

Sunshine Therapy: Provides therapy services for individuals dealing with postpartum depression, anxiety, loss, miscarriage, fertility issues, and other maternal mental health concerns.

Licensed Therapists Specializing in Perinatal Mental Health: Many licensed therapists in Hawaii specialize in perinatal mental health. Directories like Psychology Today can help locate local providers.

Public Health and Community Support Programs
Hawaii Department of Health – Perinatal Mental Health 101: Offers educational events on maternal mental health disorders, risk factors, and treatment options.

Support Groups and Peer Support
La Leche League of Hawaii: Provides emotional support for breastfeeding mothers and helps address mental health challenges through community connections.

Mother-to-Mother Support Groups: Local community groups offer safe spaces to discuss pregnancy and postpartum challenges while connecting with other mothers. Learn More

Wellness and Self-Care Programs
Mindfulness and Stress Management: Local community centers and organizations, such as yoga studios, offer prenatal yoga and mindfulness classes to support relaxation and emotional health.

Hawaii Department of Health – Maternal Mental Health Resources: Provides information on maternal mental health disorders, risk factors, and treatment options.

Additional Resources
Keiki Mental Health Matters: An initiative that provides resources and support for managing children's mental health in Hawaii. They collaborate with the Hawaii Department of Health's Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division to offer services across the islands.

Help Your Keiki: A resource provided by CAMHD to assist families in understanding and accessing mental health services for children and adolescents in Hawaii.

By utilizing these resources, pregnant women and mothers in Hawaii can access the support they need to maintain mental wellness during the perinatal period.