Join the Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance’s presentation about how to best support our LGBTQ+ youth with Amanda Martinez from Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi and Asia Helfrich from Connections Public Charter School. This presentation will focus on explaining Sexual and Gender Minorities (SGM) terminology and the differences between gender identity and sexual orientation. It will address … Continue reading Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Youth

In this FREE training, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division Safe Spaces Committee members, Kimberly Allen and Robin Lee will discuss insight into understanding the LGBTQ+ community, especially the transgender athlete. Learn how barring their participation from team sports harms their mental wellness, and ability to connect with their peers. The presentation includes a video … Continue reading Let Her Play: The importance of pro-social activities for LGBTQ+ people.

Join Mental Health America of Hawaii (MHAH) and the The Maui Equality Coalition in observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, 2023 at Kamaole I Beach Park at 5:00 pm. Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is a nationwide event first started by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the … Continue reading Transgender Day of Remembrance Maui

Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi’s Live Your Life Well training started as a workplace wellness program and is now being offered virtually to the community. The consequences of stress can impact how we work, function, and get along with the people around us. Now more than ever we can reflect and focus on our self-care … Continue reading Life Your Life Well