Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you are in need of immediate assistance, please call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Mental Health & Wellness
At the William S. Richardson School of Law, we are committed to supporting our students’ mental health and well-being. Our range of resources—from individual and group counseling services to wellness workshops and mindfulness programs—are designed to help students maintain balance and thrive during their law school journey.
TimelyCare
Students, faculty, and staff at the William S. Richardson School of Law have free, 24/7 access to virtual care services with TimelyCare — the virtual health and well-being platform. With TimelyCare, you can connect with licensed providers at any time, from anywhere in the United States, using your phone, tablet, or computer. Whether you need immediate support, ongoing counseling, or self-care resources, help is available when you need it.
Additional Resources
Headspace Subscription
Students, faculty, and staff are eligible for a FREE subscription to Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app. With Headspace, you can access guided meditations, sleep aids, and tools to manage stress, boost focus, and improve overall well-being. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to deepen your practice, Headspace offers resources to support your mental health anytime, anywhere.
Attorney Assistance Program
The Hawaiʻi Attorney Assistance Program offers confidential support for legal professionals facing burnout, depression, or substance abuse due to the high-stress nature of their careers. This program helps lawyers and judges manage stress to avoid disciplinary actions and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Click below for more information!
Medical Insurance & Services
Students at Richardson Law, in Hawaiʻi, are eligible to enroll in the Student Medical Insurance Plan. Students can also access medical services through Student Health Services here at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. The SHS has in-person and telemedicine appointments. The clinic also offers after-hours care.
UH RESOURCES
As part of the University of Hawaiʻi system, Richardson Law students have access to a wide variety of mental health and wellness resources offered through UH Mānoa. These include counseling services, health and wellness workshops, stress management programs, and access to professional support to ensure students can maintain their well-being throughout their academic journey.
The Counseling and Student Development Center (CSDC) at UH Mānoa provides confidential support to students facing mental health, personal, or academic challenges. Services include free individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as workshops and peer support. Initial contact starts with a phone screening to assess needs. Psychiatric services are available for a fee. The CSDC also offers consultations to faculty and staff on student-related concerns.
Phone: (808) 956-7927
The University Health Services Mānoa (UHSM) offers a wide range of medical services to UH Mānoa students, faculty, and staff. Staffed by healthcare professionals, UHSM provides general medical care, women’s health, sports medicine, psychiatry, dermatology, nutrition clinics, a pharmacy, and a clinical laboratory.
Phone: (808) 956-8965
Email: uhsm@hawaii.edu
Ka Malu a Waʻahila’s mission is to create a safe, therapeutic space for kānaka maoli students, faculty, and staff at UH Mānoa. Acknowledging historical and intergenerational trauma, the center fosters healing pathways that support the behavioral health of the lāhui. By decolonizing mental health and improving access to culturally responsive services, Ka Malu a Waʻahila promotes psychological self-determination and collective well-being (mauli ola).
Contact: https://kwaahila.org/contact/
The KOKUA Program is the designated office to serve and work with students with disabilities on the Mānoa campus of the University of Hawaiʻi. Students with disabilities must self-identify to the KOKUA Program and complete the intake process before receiving disability access services (commonly referred to as accommodations, academic adjustments and auxiliary aides). To ensure prompt and effective provision of services, students should contact KOKUA as early as possible for initial intake and before the start of each term thereafter.
Phone: (808) 956-7511
Email: kokua@hawaii.edu