Calls to 988 with an 808 phone number will go to Hawaiʻi CARES 988. If you have a number outside the (808) area code, you must dial 808-832-3100 or 800-753-6879 to reach Hawai‘i CARES 988. If you use 988 and do not have an (808) area code number, your call will be routed to the local crisis hotline that is closest to your area code.

A Hawaiʻi CARES local representative known as a Crisis Counselor will pick up calls and assist as needed.