Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii

10/13/2026

Myth: “If I’m taking medication, I don’t need therapy.”

Fact: Medication can ease symptoms and help lay the groundwork for healing, but talk therapy helps you build coping skills, work through what’s underneath, and form habits that last. For many people, the two work best together, each supporting the other.

Every person’s care looks different, so decisions about medication are best made by consulting your prescriber. But our reccomendation is that you utilize mental health counseling to maximize your recovery.

If you're ready to take the next step, book an appointment today at samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org (link in bio). We accept insurance and offer telehealth and in-person visits.

This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

10/07/2026

Many young adults are experiencing similar feelings of frustration, despair, or even hopelessness as they navigate adulthood in today's world. These experiences are common, but it doesn't always seem that way. One of our counselors, Joseph Hakim, is here to affirm the fact that you are not alone.

If you're struggling in silence, and if these themes sound familiar, counseling may be able to help. Though we can't fix all the world's problems, feeling heard and supported by community can go a long way. Reach out to us at (808) 545-2740 or click the link in our bio to schedule an appointment today. 🌅

10/07/2026

Every $175 you give funds a turning point — a grieving parent finding strength for their kids, anxious teenager learning they're not alone, someone finally setting down a weight they've carried too long.

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii is raising $100,000 for our Client Assistance Fund, so cost is never the reason someone in our community goes without mental health care.

Last year, this fund made a difference for 70–90% of our clients. That's hundreds of people who got help because someone like you decided they mattered.

Give today to help Hawai'i communities heal. Link in bio. 💜

09/30/2026

Ever heard of functional depression? Most people haven't! You might think that depression has a certain 'look' - being sad, unable to get out of bed, and walking around with a raincloud over your head ☔️ But for many people, depression is invisible.

One of our Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Joseph Hakim, explains how some people might not meet the 'typical idea' of depression, but may still need help.

If you're struggling with some of these symptoms, reach out to us at Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii. We have multiple licensed counselors available for sessions and we work with your insurance to help make therapy accessible. You can sign up at the link in our bio or call us at (808) 545-2740 🌱

This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

09/23/2026

When someone finally works up the courage to ask for help, cost shouldn’t be the reason they're turned away. 💜

At Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi, we believe every person in our community deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health care — regardless of what they can afford.

That's why we're asking for your help raising $100,000 for our Client Assistance Fund, which keeps therapy within reach for individuals and families facing grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more.

In 2023, 70–90% of our clients relied on this fund to get care. Just $175 sponsors a full session for someone in need.

Help us reach our goal of $100,000, and help make sure that in Hawaiʻi, mental health care is a right — not a privilege. Visit the link in our bio and click "Donate" to give today. 🤍

Mahalo for your compassion and generosity.

09/23/2026

🌮🎯 Taco Tuesday is back! 🌮🎯

Dudes and Tacos Hawaiʻi is pulling up to Dave & Buster's Ala Moana for a night of darts, Kalua pig tacos, and good times with the guys. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let's throw some darts. 🎯

📅 Tuesday, Sept 29, 2026
🕕 6–8 PM (HST)
📍 Dave & Buster's Ala Moana — 1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814

See you there! 🤙

09/15/2026

🌺 Support Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi through Foodland's Give Aloha!

Every September, Foodland customers can donate at checkout — and Foodland and its partners help match those gifts to Hawaiʻi nonprofits. Here's how you can make your grocery trip go further for local mental health care:

📅 When to Give
September 1–30

🔢 Our Organization Code
77125 — use this at checkout to direct your donation to SCCH

💰 Donation Limits
Up to $249 per organization, per Maikaʻi cardholder

🤝 How the Match Works
Foodland pools a matching fund (at least $300,000) and distributes it proportionately among participating nonprofits based on total donations received — so every gift helps grow our share.

Ways to Give at Checkout
1️⃣ Cash or Card — Tell your cashier you'd like to donate to code 77125. Be sure to show your Maikaʻi card or enter your phone number so your gift gets matched.
2️⃣ Maikaʻi Points — Every 250 points = a $5 donation to the matching fund.
3️⃣ Round Up — Round your total to the nearest dollar or drop spare change in the coin canisters.

📸 Keep your receipt! Foodland doesn't share donor names with us directly — send us a photo of your receipt if you'd like a formal acknowledgment of your tax-deductible gift.

Your support helps make counseling accessible to more people across Hawaiʻi. Mahalo for being part of our community. 💜

🔗 Learn more: samaritancounselingcenterhawaii.org
🔗 Program details: givealoha.foodland.com

09/13/2026

Anxiety isn't just "worrying too much." For a lot of people, it shows up as racing thoughts, a tight chest, trouble sleeping, avoiding things that used to feel easy, or snapping at people you love. 💜

None of that means something is wrong with you — it just means you may need some support.

Counseling gives you real, evidence-based tools to calm your nervous system, quiet the "what ifs," and think more clearly.

Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii has been walking alongside people in our community for over 30 years. We accept insurance and have spaces available for new clients. Learn more at the link in bio.



This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

09/08/2026

At Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaiʻi, we've spent over 37 years walking alongside people of all faiths — and no faith at all — offering therapy that honors who you are, spiritually and otherwise.

Whether you find strength in prayer, meditation, community, or your own quiet reflection, our counselors meet you where you are.

Curious what spiritually integrated therapy could look like for you? Call us at (808) 545-2740 to learn more and get started.



This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Our mission is to provide professional and accessible mental health counseling sensitive to the spiritual traditions of individuals, families, and communities in Hawaii, regardless of their ability to pay.

09/02/2026

Burnout doesn't always look like collapsing on the couch. Sometimes it looks like going through the motions — showing up, getting stuff done - but feeling completely disconnected from your own life. If that's more familiar than you'd like to admit, it's worth naming out loud instead of just trying to manage it on your own.

Therapy can help you figure out what's actually driving your feelings of burnout — and what to do about it. Samaritan Counseling Center Hawaii offers evidence-based therapy, in-person and via telehealth. And we accept insurance!

Learn more — link in bio.

This post is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional therapy or medical advice. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 911 or call/text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.