Confidential Advocates, Health Services, and Mental Health Counselors are designated as confidential resources on your campus.
If applicable, and as defined under Victim-Counselor Privilege (Rule 505.5, Hawaii Rules of Evidence), “confidential” communications, regarding sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sexual harassment, or child abuse, between a “victim” and a “victim counselor” (including a “confidential advocate”) are considered privileged. All other communications with a Confidential Resource will be kept confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Confidential Resources provide a variety of services including:
- Mental health support and counseling
- Safety Planning
- Navigating and accessing your rights and resources on and off campus
- Assistance with deciding whether you would like to report to the University
- Assistance with reporting to local police
Mānoa
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Jamie NewaluConfidential Mānoa Advocate Campus: Mānoa The confidential Mānoa Advocate provides confidential advocacy services and case management to UH Mānoa students, faculty or staff who may have experienced sex- or gender-based discrimination, harassment, or violence (including dating and domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation, and sexual assault) who are affiliated with the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. Please reach out to discuss your options (i.e. reporting, interventions, support) both within and outside of UH Mānoa. Services that the Mānoa Advocate can offer are referrals, counseling, advocacy, safety planning, and dispute resolution as appropriate to your personal circumstances. Mānoa Advocate Email: manoaadv@hawaii.edu or jnewalu@hawaii.edu |
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Haydee JutzConfidential "Mānoa General Advocate" Campus: Mānoa The General Advocate at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa provides confidential counseling, support and advocacy to students, faculty, and staff on issues including grievance procedures, discrimination, workplace violence, sexual and gender-based misconduct. This role also involves crisis response, safety planning, and collaboration with various campus units. Additionally, the position assists individuals in navigating grievance procedures, academic and conduct codes, and facilitating both on-campus and off-campus resources. |
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UH Mānoa Counseling and Student Development CenterCampus: Mānoa The Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) offers support to UHM students, staff, and faculty to assist with personal, academic, and career concerns. All services are confidential and most are free of charge for Mānoa students. They also offer free consultation to faculty and staff on personal and student-related issues as well. CSDC office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. They also offer immediate walk in appointments for urgent or emergency/crisis services during their regular daily hours. |
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University Health Services ManoaCampus: Mānoa The University Health Services Mānoa (UHSM) is staffed by physicians, nurse clinicians, nurses, and other support staff, and offers a wide range of medical services and programs to UH Mānoa students, with many of the services also available to UH Mānoa faculty and staff and students from other UH campuses. Services include general medical care on a walk-in basis; women’s health, sports medicine, psychiatry, and dermatology clinics by appointment; pharmacy and clinical laboratory; and student training, employment, and volunteer opportunities. |
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Hilo
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Summer TawneyTitle IX Community Liaison/Confidential Advocate Campus: Hilo |
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UH Hilo Counseling ServicesCampus: Hilo Counseling Services provides personal counseling, consultation, and coaching in a supportive environment to encourage students to develop their unique potential. Counseling Services provides a safe setting where students can improve mental health and wellness, and define and achieve academic and personal goals. |
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UH Hilo Student Medical ServicesCampus: Hilo The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo’s Student Medical Services (SMS) is staffed by a nurse practitioner. Services include medical care, prescriptions, first aid, health education, tuberculin skin tests, and immunizations. The Family Planning Clinic, located within the SMS, offers pelvic exams, contraceptive methods, and testing for pregnancy and sexually-transmitted diseases for men and women. Hilo Medical Center, located about four miles from campus, provides 24-hour emergency care. |
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West O'ahu
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UH West O‘ahu Counseling ServicesCampus: West O'ahu UH West O‘ahu offers free and confidential mental health services for all enrolled students. Services are provided by a qualified mental health professional and include individual and group therapy, couples counseling, and psychological assessment. Walk-in appointments are welcome and participation is completely voluntary. General inquiries about health and wellness are encouraged. |
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Hawai'i Community College
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Kate De SotoMental Health Therapist Campus: Hawai'i Community College |
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Hawai‘i Community College Health ServicesCampus: Hawai'i Community College |
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Honolulu Community College
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Miki Takushi, LMHC, NCC - Honolulu Community College Wellness CenterMental Health Professional Campus: Honolulu Community College The Wellness Center provides free, confidential and short-term counseling services to students currently enrolled at Honolulu Community College (HonCC). Participation is completely voluntary. Counseling and consultation services are strength-based and solution-focused to help students manage personal life issues and navigate their college experience. Services begin with an initial appointment to assess needs and complete paperwork. These consultation sessions are typically 30-45 minutes in length and will help determine next steps in providing the appropriate level of support. A student whose needs exceed the scope of HonCC Wellness Center’s services will be referred to community resources or providers. STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE: OUTREACH SERVICES INCLUDE: |
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Kapi'olani Community College
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Brooke ConwayStudent Affairs Counselor Campus: Kapi'olani Community College For support and referral services. |
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Cathy WehrmanStudent Affairs Counselor Campus: Kapi'olani Community College For support and referral services. |
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Kapiʻolani Community College Health Services (See University Health Services Mānoa)Campus: Kapi'olani Community College Kapiʻolani Community College does not provide on campus health services. Students from KCC may use the services at University Health Services Mānoa (UHSM) with a surcharge on the first visit, and another surcharge on the second visit of each semester, after which they are eligible to the same services at the same charges as regular UH Mānoa students. KCC is unable, at this time, to finance the high operating and maintenance costs of an on site health clinic. Also, because KCC is a commuter campus, there is little demand for on site services. |
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Kaua'i Community College
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'Jaye' Jie Shen, ATR, LMHC she/her/hersRegistered Art Therapist & Licensed Mental Health Counselor Campus: Kaua'i Community College Kaua‘i Community College Mental Health Counseling offers personal counseling, consultation, and coaching to help students improve their mental health and wellness. |
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Kaua‘i Community College Wellness CenterCampus: Kaua'i Community College All services are confidential, and most services are free of charge. |
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Brian Kohatsu, LCSW, CSAC, ICADCMental Health Counselor, Kaua‘i Community College Mental Health Counseling Campus: Kaua'i Community College Kaua‘i Community College Mental Health Counseling offers personal counseling, consultation, and coaching to help students improve their mental health and wellness. |
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Leeward Community College
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Dr. Eunice KwonClinical Psychologist, Veterans Affairs Campus: Leeward Community College The Veterans in Transition to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program serves as part of the on-campus face of the VA to address the unique needs of Veterans in college. |
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Mental Health and WellnessCampus: Leeward Community College Free and Confidential mental health services are available to all Leeward CC students. In-person and telehealth appointments are available Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pm. Lori Lum, LMHC Audrey Duque, MSCP Zoey Lau, LCSW |
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Leeward Community College Student Health CenterCampus: Leeward Community College Leeward Community College Student Health Center has a physician and registered nurse on staff to offer high quality healthcare for students, faculty, and staff members. |
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Maui College
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Aris BanaagUHMC Personal Support Counselor Campus: Maui College UHMC's Personal Support Counseling office is available on the Kahului campus for students interested in short-term, individual or group counseling, and crisis services. |
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UHMC Health CenterUHMC Health Center Campus: Maui College The Campus Health Center provides affordable and accessible health care to UHMC students, faculty and staff. The facility is managed with emphasis on health promotion. HMSA, HMAA, UHA and most other insurances are accepted. The center is unable to accept Kaiser or other HMO insurances. Please call to see if your insurance is accepted. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. |
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Windward Community College
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Desrae KahaleMental Health Counselor Campus: Windward Community College |
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