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Be Kind to Your Mind

May 2023

Be Kind to YourMindMay 2023
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to pause and reflect on the impact that mental health has on your daily life. Mental health includes your emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how you think, feel, and act. If you or your child is in need of mental health services, here are some helpful resources.
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Department of Health - CAMHD

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) provides mental health services free of charge for eligible children and youth in Hawai'i who have severe emotional and/or behavioral challenges. You may apply for services using their online or paper application.
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Mental Health America of Hawai'i

Mental Health America of Hawai'i's mission is to promote mental health and wellness through education, advocacy, service, and access to care. They provide a "Finding Help" directory with community resources.

https://mentalhealthhawaii.org/help/

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Wahiawa Health

Wahiawa Health has partnered with the Leilehua/Mililani/Waialua Complex Schools to provide a variety of services to include behavioral health. In-person and telehealth services are available to current patients, new patients and those who do not have insurance.

https://wahiawahealth.org/

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Self-Care Jar

Self-care is just the little things we do to look after our own mental health. Self-Love Rainbow creates resources for self-care, mental health, and living a happy life. This is a great activity to do for yourself, with your kids, or as a family!

https://www.selfloverainbow.com/self-care-jar-activity

Summer Programs & Activities

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DOE Summer Learning

The Department of Education is excited to provide a comprehensive menu of engaging summer learning opportunities for students in the upcoming summer months.

https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/SpecializedPrograms/SummerSchool/Pages/Summer-Learning.aspx
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Honolulu Family's Summer Programs Guide

Honolulu Family has gathered details on summer programs in Hawai'i. Plan ahead if you want your kids to get spots in the programs of their choice.

https://www.honolulumagazine.com/summer-programs-guide-hawaii/

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Parks & Recreation Summer Fun Program

Summer Fun is returning to dozens of city park locations across O‘ahu. Registration will be held this month based on geographic park district.

https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/program/summer-fun-program.html

Other Helpful Resources for Parents & Youth

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Child & Family Service - Hale O Ulu

Hale O Ulu offers a FREE tutoring program for youth and adolescents from the ages 6-23. They also provide life coaching to prepare the youth of Hawai'i for success. For more information please see the flyer below.

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The Parent Line - Virtual Workshops in May

The Parent Line is offering virtual workshops for the month of May on safe sleep, motivating keiki to keep active, understanding discipline, and infant's brain development. Please see the flyer below for more information.
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Blue Zones Project - Hawai'i

Join Blue Zones Project for a series of fun, interactive, virtual workshops to help you live a healthier and happier life. Participate in a purpose workshop, learn how to make lei po'o, and so much more!

This is the last month of school, so finish strong! And have a safe and fun summer!

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This newsletter is a joint collaboration of the DOE Central District's School Social Workers and Human Services Professionals. The purpose is to highlight information that you may find useful, and does not serve as a comprehensive list. We do not endorse any specific organization. Mahalo!