Living on one of Hawaii’s neighbor islands offers unmatched natural beauty and community connection. But when it comes to accessing mental health care, many residents face serious barriers. Limited providers, long wait times, and the need to travel off-island make getting help far more difficult than it should be.
If you live on Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, or Lanai, telehealth psychiatry offers a practical and effective way to access mental health care without leaving your island.
While Hawaii is known for its strong sense of community, mental health resources are unevenly distributed across the islands. Most psychiatric providers are concentrated on Oahu, leaving neighbor island residents with limited options.
For many people, this means:
The result is that many individuals go without consistent mental health support—not because they don’t want help, but because access is limited.
Telehealth removes geography from the equation. Instead of traveling across islands, patients can connect with a licensed provider from the comfort of their home.
With telehealth, you can:
For many residents, telehealth is the only practical way to maintain ongoing mental health treatment.
Telehealth appointments take place through a secure video platform. The experience closely mirrors an in-person visit.
During a typical appointment, you can expect to:
All you need is a private space, a device with a camera, and a stable internet connection.
Telehealth psychiatry is effective for a wide range of mental health concerns, including:
Many patients find telehealth especially helpful for ongoing medication management and long-term care.
Hawaii’s geography makes access to care challenging, particularly for residents of Molokai, Lanai, Kauai, and rural parts of the Big Island. Telehealth eliminates the need for inter-island travel and long commutes.
This model allows patients to:
Telehealth bridges the gap between remote communities and specialized mental health care.
Most insurance plans in Hawaii cover telehealth services in the same way as in-person visits.
Commonly accepted plans include:
Patients are encouraged to verify coverage details with their insurer before their appointment.
Aegis Behavioral Health Group provides accessible, high-quality psychiatric care to patients across all Hawaiian islands.
We offer:
Our mission is to make mental health care accessible regardless of location.
If you live on Maui, the Big Island, Kauai, Molokai, or Lanai and need psychiatric care, telehealth can help bridge the gap.
To get started:
Phone: (808) 746-3664
Email: admin@aegisbhg.com
Website: https://www.aegisbhg.com
