Student support guide
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- ALOHA to 741741
- ANSWER to 839863
- TREVOR to 1-202-304-1200
Survivor support
Counseling services for survivors of past sexual or physical misconduct or abuse by a KS employee, volunteer or contractor: 1 (888) 961-9273
Counseling and additional assistance
In non-emergency situations, students can utilize the Hi‘ikua Student Helpline to report any issues they are not comfortable bringing to their principals or counselors.
KS Kapālama Counseling
KS Maui Counseling
- Middle School: (808) 572‑4254
- High School: (808) 573‑7236
KS Hawai‘i Counseling
Preschools
- Preschool administration — Director’s office: (808) 534‑8305
Kūamahi community education programs
- Kūamahi Operations Department: (808) 534‑8351
Teen online resources
- teenLink Hawai‘i
Provides an effective youth-focused program promoting positive youth development through peer leadership and support, access to relevant information and resources, and connection to a caring social network
- NS Teens
Teaches tweens and teens about making safer choices online.
- Thatʻs Not Cool
Support material and helpful tips on engaging teens and decreasing teen dating violence.
- Guide to cyberbullying: Awareness and prevention
Information and resources on cyberbullying, including tips for parents
- stopbullying.gov
Information on preventing and responding to bullying
Tips to help you stay in good mental shape
Although not a substitute for treatment, the following tips can be helpful for people experiencing distress. If you are worried about a friend, reach out to a trusted adult for additional support. You are not alone.
Exercise — Exercise helps both physically and mentally.
Relax — Learn deep breathing techniques; consider trying yoga or mediation.
Get enough sleep — Try to get eight to nine hours of sleep each night.
No alcohol and drugs — Do not use alcohol, nicotine or other drugs to “self-treat” anxiety.
Reduce caffeine intake — Caffeine makes your heart race, which can make anxiety worse.
Eat a well-balanced diet — Eating healthy, well-balanced meals and avoiding junk food when possible keeps you in your best form, so you’re better able to cope with anxiety-provoking situations.
Create a support network — Talk to friends, family, kumu or a counselor that you can trust. If you’re worried about a friend, reach out to a trusted adult for additional support. You are not alone. It’s OK not to be OK.
Learn to manage your time — Putting tasks off can become overwhelming. Get organized and review your daily tasks each morning. Break larger, more intimidating tasks down into smaller steps. Focus on one step at a time. Learn to do the most important things first.
Challenge your perfectionism — Chill out, praise yourself for trying. It's OK not to be OK.
Use your safety plan — If you have a safety plan already developed, utilize the steps within your plan to help with your coping strategies. If you’d like to create one, talk to your Behavioral Health Specialist.
FREE AND HELPFUL APPS
Apps for older kids:
DaylioSelf-care bullet journal with goals, mood diary and happiness tracker.
What’s Up?A free app that uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you cope with depression, anxiety and stress. Available in the App Store and on Google Play.
MY3This app has you pick three trusted contacts that you feel comfortable reaching out to when down and creates a safety plan.
Apps for younger kids:
Positive PenguinsAn app to teach you how to catch your thinking and challenge it to be more optimistic, resilient and mindful.
Mind YetiCalming app with cute characters helps center kids.
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Mindfulness apps:
Universal Breathing Pranayama LiteAn app to teach your body how to breathe properly. Available in the App Store and on Google Play
iBreatheSimple app to help guide you through deep breathing exercises.
HeadspaceLearn the skills of mindfulness and meditation through short daily exercises.
CalmThis app provides guided meditations, sleep stories and breathing exercises.
Mindfulness videos:
