Supporting student mental health is a shared effort among students, families and school staff. By working together, recognizing when students may need additional support and connecting them with appropriate resources, we can create safe, supportive school communities where every student feels seen, heard and valued.

Resources

Here to Help

The Department’s “Here to Help” initiative supports student mental health and well-being through schoolwide prevention efforts, early intervention and more intensive services for students who need additional support. The initiative helps students build mental health awareness, develop essential skills and access resources and support from trained school staff, ensuring they feel connected, capable and cared for.

ParentGuidance.org

The Department’s Office of Student Support Services is providing free resources through ParentGuidance.org to support students, families and staff. The platform partners with schools nationwide to help families support children’s mental health and well-being.

Hawaiʻi parents and school staff have access to:

• Regular one-on-one parent coaching for parents, families and school staff.
• Access to over 30 mental health series virtual seminars.
• Online lessons led by licensed therapists.
• “Ask a Therapist,” a frequently updated question and answer forum.