How can I find more information about my child’s educational needs?

Public Education Resources

Are You Wondering Why Your Child is Struggling? - Understood
What is a 504 Plan and How Can It Help My Child? – Transitions RTC
Special Education Referrals – Hawaii Department of Education***

A Parent’s Guide to Partnership in Special Education: Program/IEP

Post-High/College

Emotional Health & Your College Student: A Guide for Parents – Transition Year

Teens on IEPs: Making My “Transition” Services Work for Me – Transitions RTC
College Planning Guide for Students with Mental Health Disorders - Intelligent

Hawaii-specific resource***

Check out the Help Your Keiki Instagram for more resources and links to mental health information for your keiki!

Just click on the Instagram icon to be directed to the Help Your Keiki account. You can also click on each individual post in the carousel below to view the captions and more content.

Keep your keiki’s mind shining bright this summer 🌞💛 Here are some tips to support your child's mental health! #HelpYourKeiki #SummerWellness #youthmentalhealth

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month and Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. 💛🧠 Improving mental health in communities of color means showing up, speaking out, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and supporte

1. July is BIPOC Mental Health Month — a time to uplift the voices, needs, and healing of communities of color. Here are a few ways we can take action and support each other’s mental health — rooted in culture, connection, and care.

🌺 Now Available: Finding Help Directory🌺 We’re excited to share the updated Finding Help – A Resource Directory of Services in Hawaiʻi, brought to you by Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi 💙
This directory includes a wide range of mental

Got an hour? Join us for a virtual training focused on self-care tips, mental health strategies, and resources to support those in your community!

This training is free to register, and you can find the link in our lnk.bio. We hope to see you there

👀 Kids and teens might not always say when they’re struggling, but there are signs. Swipe through to learn more about early warning signs and when it’s time to take urgent action. This summer, let’s stay alert, stay connected, and

Honored to attend the SPIN Conference and connect with families, educators, and advocates supporting children and young adults across Hawai‘i. Grateful for the opportunity to learn, share, and grow together! 🌺💙 #SPINConference #HelpYouKeiki #

🌿✨ Mahalo to everyone who joined us at the Mental Health Month Resource Fair! 💚

We had an incredible time connecting with our community, sharing resources, and shining a light on the importance of mental wellness for keiki and families across Hawa

Mental health conditions can begin in childhood. Early support makes a difference. Learn the signs and how to find help. 🧠 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness

Mental Health Awareness Month is the perfect time to start a conversation that matters — your child’s mental health. Many mental health issues begin in childhood, but the signs are often missed. This post breaks down what to look for and

Mental health matters — and so does friendship💫Peer support can lift someone up when they need it most❤️Swipe for tips on how to help your friends through tough times. #helpyourkeiki #youthmentalhealth #kidsmentalhealthmatters #kidsmentalwelln

As April comes to an end, so does National Stress Awareness Month 🌿
But supporting both, our children's and our own mental and emotional well-being is something we can do every month. 💚The more we understand stress, the better we can help ourselves

Children experience a wide range of emotions—happiness, sadness, excitement, frustration, calm, and anger—and every one of these feelings is valid.⭐️ Emotions are not right or wrong; they simply are. 🕊️Validating a child’s feelings

Starting the conversation about mental health can be one of the hardest challenges with a teen. Here are some tips on how to go about it! 💟 #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealth #adolescentmentalhealth

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month🌿—a time for parents to recognize the signs, offer support, and encourage open conversations💙If your child is withdrawing, hiding injuries, or struggling emotionally, approach them with empathy and without ju

Adolescence is full of ups and downs, and learning to manage difficult emotions is a key part of growing up. 💙 As a parent, there is so much you can do to help your child. Small steps today can build resilience for a lifetime! #ParentingTips #Emotio

A supportive family can make a big difference in your adolescent's mental health. Open communication, validation, and a safe home environment all play a role. Let’s talk about why it matters. 💙 #mentalhealth #mentalhealthsupport

This week is Eating Disorder Awareness Week! 🧡 Did you know that Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) often co-occur? BDD affects many teenagers, causing distress over perceived flaws in their appearance. Here’s some important i

February 24th-March 2nd marks the annual observance of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.

The Time is Now to recognize signs of an eating disorder. It’s important to detect early signs of an eating disorder because we know that early i

Recognizing the signs of mental health struggles in children is the first step—knowing how to support them is next. Learn how you can help your child cope and thrive. 💙 #mentalhealth #childrenmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness