Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, offers comprehensive, culturally sensitive mental health services tailored specifically for children and youth experiencing severe emotional and behavioral challenges. Operating through a collaborative public-private network including community-based agencies and Family Guidance Centers, CAMHD ensures individualized care that involves the youth and their families in every step of treatment planning and decision-making. Their free services include assessments, intensive case management, and a broad spectrum of therapeutic supports designed to meet unique needs in home, community, or temporary out-of-home settings.

CAMHD’s system of care is focused on evidence-based, family-centered approaches delivered across multiple levels of care, from crisis intervention and family therapy to residential treatment and transitional programs. With specialized case coordinators working alongside clinical psychologists and psychiatrists, CAMHD provides coordinated care to youth statewide, including those with special education qualifications or involvement in the juvenile justice system. This facility prioritizes fostering stability, healing, and growth within a supportive, community-oriented environment.