Who can benefit
from services?

Everyone needs a little help now and then.
The World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/mental_health/en/) defines mental health “as a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community”.

At Mental Health Kokua there are several reasons why people contact us. The top 5 reasons that people call for counseling services include:

1. Depression
2. Anxiety
3. Couples communication
4. Children’s services
5. Drug and alcohol services

For people experiencing serious mental illnesses, Mental Health Kokua is one of many services available in the Hawaii community that can provide help. Serious mental illness includes, but is not limited to:

1. Schizophrenia
2. Major depression
3. Bi-polar disorders

If you or someone you know needs help, or if you would like to help us with our mission, please browse our website, or call 808-737-2523.