If there's a crisis, Call or Text Hawaii CARES 24/7
988
If you need non-immediate support and advice, call EAP
(808) 597-8222
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STAY
Don't leave them alone. Move somewhere private and safe to talk.
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ASK DIRECTLY
"Are you thinking about suicide?" Asking directly does not increase risk — it opens the door.
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LISTEN
No arguing, minimizing, or promising secrecy. Stay calm and let them talk.
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CHECK FOR A PLAN
A plan, a means, or a timeline? If yes to any of these, treat it as an emergency.
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GET HELP NOW
Immediate danger: call 911 or 988. Stay with them until help arrives — don't leave them to wait alone.
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TELL SOMEONE
Notify HR or your EAP contact right away. This is not confidential, and it is not yours to carry alone.
You are not their therapist here either. Your job is to keep them safe and get them to someone who can help; then let HR and the EAP take it from there.
