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.

Punaoa

Lenei e Fesoasoani

The Department’s “Lenei e Fesoasoani” 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:

• Faiaoga masani a matua taitoatasi mo matua, aiga ma le aufaigaluega a le aoga.
• Avanoa i le sili atu i le 30 fa'asologa o le soifua maloloina o le mafaufau semina virtual.
• Lesona i luga ole laiga e ta'ita'iina e foma'i laiseneina.
• “Fesili i se Fomai,” ose fa'afouga fa'afou fesili ma tali fono.