Establishes a statewide mental health warm line in Hawaii to provide nonclinical support over the phone for non-emergency situations.

The bill aims to establish a free statewide mental health warm line in Hawaii, providing nonclinical support over the phone for individuals experiencing psychological distress but not in immediate danger. This service, separate from crisis lines, is intended for those needing someone to talk to without requiring emergency intervention. The bill appropriates funds for equipment, training, and operational expenses to launch and maintain this service, which will be available statewide at no cost to users. The warm line will be operational starting July 1, 2025.

Establishes a statewide mental health warm line in Hawaii to provide nonclinical support over the phone for non-emergency situations.

The bill aims to establish a free statewide mental health warm line in Hawaii, providing nonclinical support over the phone for individuals experiencing psychological distress but not in immediate danger. This service, separate from crisis lines, is intended for those needing someone to talk to without requiring emergency intervention. The bill appropriates funds for equipment, training, and operational expenses to launch and maintain this service, which will be available statewide at no cost to users. The warm line will be operational starting July 1, 2025.