Can Hawai‘i CARES 988 also be reached by dialing 911?

Yes. When dialing 911, clients requesting crisis support in Hawai‘i will be connected to Hawaiʻi CARES 988. We encourage people contact 988 directly.

Gwen Woltz2023-06-30T02:44:35-10:00

Hawai‘i CARES 988 is brought to you by a collaboration between the State of Hawai‘i Department of Health, Behavioral Health Administration, CARE Hawai‘i Inc., and Aloha United Way 211.

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IF YOU HAVE A NUMBER THAT IS OUTSIDE THE (808) AREA CODE AND WISH TO BE CONNECTED WITH A HAWAI‘I CARES 988 LOCAL CRISIS COUNSELOR, PLEASE USE OUR DIRECT NUMBER. (808-832-3100) OR TOLL-FREE (800-753-6879).

Can Hawai‘i CARES 988 also be reached by dialing 911?

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