Community Events
Kauai B.I.G Gathering
Meets the first Tuesday of every month at Hale Lihue.
To be on their email list, reach out to kauaibig@gmail.com
Visit their website by clicking here
Ola Pono O Kauai Conference
Join KMHA at the Kauai Rural Health Association”s Ola Pono O Kauai Mental Health Conference on Thursday, September 10th from 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM at the KCC Performing Arts Center!
Register by emailing: kauairuralhealth@gmail.com
Gender Journeys Day
Attend Gender Journeys Day at UH Manoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine on July 11th from 7:30AM-5:30PM. Registration open until July 1st!
Register here
Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital Community Meeting
Join the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation on Tuesday, June 23rd from 6PM-8PM to hear about updates about Mahelona Memorial Hospital and surrounding projects. Register here
Hawaii State Library 2026 Summer Reading Challenge
Find out more about how you can participate and what prizes you can win here
Growing Through Grief with Nicole Walsh, MSW
KMHA’s very own Nicole Walsh, MSW, has developed an 8 week series to support anyone grieving the loss of a loved one from June 30th through August 18th, 2026. This group is open to adults 21+ who have been bereaved for at least 6 months. This series addresses the realities, nuances, and commonly misunderstood experiences that those navigating grief may be or have faced throughout their life. Each session will include grief education, an activity to couple educational concepts and coping strategies, and group collaboration. Through destigmatizing conversations surrounding grief, understanding the effects grief has on the body and mind, and exploring methods to lean on when grief becomes too overwhelming, group members will discover a balance in holding space in their heart for their loved one and feeling equally prepared in honoring their grief.
Reach out via phone (808) 631-1345 for any interest in joining this group.
Parenting with a Purpose
6-week program for parents of children ages 5-18 to build confidence and learn practical tools in their parenting approach. Click here to complete an interest form.
Real World Caregiving Strategies for Dementia Care
Thursday June 25th 5-7PM at Wilcox Medical Center Conference Room
47th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk
Scan the QR code or email info@hltakauai.org for more information
Saturday, May 2nd at 6AM
Vidinha Stadium
Hoolako Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Caregiver Support Groups
Register using the QR code or contact Cindy Fowler at cfowler@alz.org or (808) 518-6655
Monthly NAMI Kauai Family Support Groups
Meets every second Wednesday, third Thursday, and last Saturday of every month.
Light Up the Night
Please join us for an evening to kick off Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Kaua'i Mental Health Advocates is on a mission to destigmatize mental health by offering direct services to the community free of cost. Together with Ocean Course at Hōkūala, KMHA is hosting a Rockin' Range to fund clinical services and critical suicide-prevention workshops to combat the losses by suicide in our community.
Join us for a night of friendly competition among community members for a worthy cause. Think Glow Golf meets Topgolf...island style!
Included with your ticket price is live entertainment, food trucks, mental health resources, and THE most sought-after pau hana driving range experience on island! One drink ticket per player is included with the purchase of a stall, with Hōkūala's best tending bar all evening.
Community Conversation - Holding Space for Maui
KMHA is dedicated to directing our energy and efforts to providing support in the best way we know how. As first and foremost, advocates for the community, our hearts are very heavy as we navigate the need for mental health services during this trying time. We have received requests for services here on Kaua'i as our own community members grapple to make sense of the largest tragedy in our state's history. As a result, we have decided to host a Community Conversation ahead of our Light Up the Night Suicide Prevention Awareness event 9/1. Please join us as we navigate this together.
Community Conversation - Living with Disabilities
Please join us for a compassionate community conversation on living
with disabilities. Together, we aim to foster understanding,
support, and empowerment, while creating a safe space to share
experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Our hope is to promote inclusivity
and advocate for a more accessible world.
QUESTIONS? Reach out via call or text at 808-631-1154
OR email at contact@kauaimha.org
The Gifts of Grief
Join us in watching and discussing a transformative film about grief.
Connecting with Well Being
During the pandemic we were reminded of how important wellbeing is to resilience. At some point, most of us determined we would focus more on our wellbeing than we have in the past – rest more, take care of our body, minds and souls. But did we really commit to it or was it just a passing thought? If you’re like us, you might feel like you have so much on your plate, it’s hard to find time to participate in a wellbeing webinar series. But when you really think about it, wellbeing is what allows us to manage what’s on our plate without feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out. Let’s make time for wellbeing together! Join us on June 26 and July 10.
REGISTER HERE OR AT THE LINK BELOW
LGBTQ+ Support Group
WEDNESDAYS at 5:30PM!
If you would like to join the adult LGBTQ+ support group, please download and complete the Group Consent Packet. You can submit these documents via email to info@ywcakauai.org or call 245-5959 for more information.
Connecting with Well Being
During the pandemic we were reminded of how important wellbeing is to resilience. At some point, most of us determined we would focus more on our wellbeing than we have in the past – rest more, take care of our body, minds and souls. But did we really commit to it or was it just a passing thought? If you’re like us, you might feel like you have so much on your plate, it’s hard to find time to participate in a wellbeing webinar series. But when you really think about it, wellbeing is what allows us to manage what’s on our plate without feeling so overwhelmed and stressed out. Let’s make time for wellbeing together! Join us on June 26 and July 10.
REGISTER HERE OR AT THE LINK BELOW
LGBTQ+ Support Group
WEDNESDAYS at 5:30PM!
If you would like to join the adult LGBTQ+ support group, please download and complete the Group Consent Packet. You can submit these documents via email to info@ywcakauai.org or call 245-5959 for more information.
Overcoming Awkwardness: Talking to Youth About Sex in the Internet Age
The clinical team at EHFGC is offering a caregiver workshop to take place on Zoom. It will be offered twice in the same week so attendees can choose a morning or evening time.
This workshop was developed after receiving feedback from care teams that families would benefit from psychoeducation around how to communicate with kids about sex, pornography, and masturbation. We'll be addressing these challenging issues with psychoeducation as well as with practical suggestions to support healthy sexual development and overall wellbeing.
Overcoming Awkwardness: Talking to Youth About Sex in the Internet Age
Attendees will learn about:
typical sexual development in youth (what you can expect to see across different ages)
less typical behaviors (to watch out for, what might be concerning)
effects of technology & pornography (on young minds & on their attitudes about sexual health)
simple tools for caregivers to support youth (why you should to talk to them and tips on how to do it)
LGBTQ+ Support Group
WEDNESDAYS at 5:30PM!
If you would like to join the adult LGBTQ+ support group, please download and complete the Group Consent Packet. You can submit these documents via email to info@ywcakauai.org or call 245-5959 for more information.
Overcoming Awkwardness: Talking to Youth About Sex in the Internet Age
The clinical team at EHFGC is offering a caregiver workshop to take place on Zoom. It will be offered twice in the same week so attendees can choose a morning or evening time.
This workshop was developed after receiving feedback from care teams that families would benefit from psychoeducation around how to communicate with kids about sex, pornography, and masturbation. We'll be addressing these challenging issues with psychoeducation as well as with practical suggestions to support healthy sexual development and overall wellbeing.
Overcoming Awkwardness: Talking to Youth About Sex in the Internet Age
Attendees will learn about:
typical sexual development in youth (what you can expect to see across different ages)
less typical behaviors (to watch out for, what might be concerning)
effects of technology & pornography (on young minds & on their attitudes about sexual health)
simple tools for caregivers to support youth (why you should to talk to them and tips on how to do it)
LGBTQ+ Support Group
WEDNESDAYS at 5:30PM!
If you would like to join the adult LGBTQ+ support group, please download and complete the Group Consent Packet. You can submit these documents via email to info@ywcakauai.org or call 245-5959 for more information.
Community Conversation - Caregiver Mental Health Support
Please join us for a Community Conversation on caregivers on Friday, 4/14/2023 at Anahola Marketplace. This is a free event with speakers and resources for the community.
