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Consumer-Run, Self-Help Support Groups Offer Many Benefits

Free Mental Health Support & Education throughout Hawaii

Why should I join a support group?

You'll find many new friends and a place to discuss your different challenges in life. Support groups offer one of the best ways to recover from depression and other mental illnesses. There are also support groups for special situations, as well as an overall group social event at the end of every month on Oahu. Call (808) 926-0466 for more information.

A few Benefits of being in a USH support Group

Sharing with others who have same challenges
Helps us solve our problems
Problem solving training is offered
Training given on coping
There's a social every quarter, wherever the support group wants to go
Members of a support group get to borrow a free computer, as long as they are in the group
Sharing of information
Guest speakers
Refreshments
Books and videotapes on mental illness
We help each other with support throughout the week
It's a great way to socialize
There are special activities that people in support groups are invited to: Golf, Softball game, Karate class and more
Free Medic Alert bracelets
Free notary service
There are job opportunities that people in support groups get offered.

How do I join?

Simply find a support group near you from the list below, call the number listed for directions, then come to the support group meeting. That's it!

Where can I find a support group?

Click on any of these links: