Cares Team & Referrals

Purpose of our Kaua‘i CC CARES Team?

The CARES Team proactively and collaboratively identifies and assesses students experiencing academic, emotional, and psychological challenges by providing holistic support services. The team provides early intervention and management of situations that may pose a threat to the safety and well-being of our campus community.

How to make a referral

To make a referral access the “report a student of concern” links on the following pages: 

REFER A PERSON OF CONCERN

Mental Health Emergency?

If you are feeling suicidal, experiencing a mental health crisis, and require immediate assistance,  please call the National Suicide Lifeline 988 or CARES Line of Hawaii at 1-800-753-6879 or go to your nearest Emergency Room. If you require immediate help regarding domestic violence or sexual assault, please call the YWCA 24-hour line at 808-245-6362.

24/7 HOTLINES

  • National Suicide Lifeline (also Veteran's Crisis Line) 988
  • Hawai'i CARES Suicide & Crisis Hotline 800-753-6879 
  • Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault - YWCA Kaua'i 808-245-6362
  • Crisis Text Line - Text "HOME" to 741-741
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ) 866-488-7386 or text "START" to 678-678
  • LGBT National Hotline 888-843-4564 
  • LGBT National Youth Hotline (up to age 25) 800-246-7743 

For general inquiries and assistance please email us at HMalama@hawaii.edu or call 808-245-8346.

REFER A PERSON OF CONCERN