Kids Hurt Too Hawaii

Kids Hurt Too Hawaii, located at 245 North Kukui Street #102 in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, is a nonprofit organization that provides a compassionate and supportive space for children and adolescents ages 3 to 19 who are coping with grief and trauma. Specializing in peer support and family-strengthening services, the organization offers community-based and school-based therapeutic peer groups, where children can safely process their emotions and experiences after losing one or both parents. These groups are child-directed, family-centered, and grounded in a trauma-informed approach that values play and behavioral expression as vital forms of communication for young people.

In addition to ongoing support groups, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii delivers crisis management services following traumatic events such as homicides, suicides, accidents, or natural disasters. Mentorship programs and educational training for caregivers, professionals, and community members further reinforce their mission to build resilience in grieving youth. Their innovative use of therapeutic play environments—like the “Volcano Room”—empowers children to navigate complex emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. By combining evidence-based practices with culturally responsive care, Kids Hurt Too Hawaii is a cornerstone of mental health support for vulnerable youth in the state.