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HIDOE Launches TrustCircle to Strengthen Emotional Resilience and Mental Well-Being for Students and Staff

HONOLULU - Hawai'i State Department of Education introduces UNDP-recognized platform statewide as part of Here to Help initiative

All Students & Staff

HIDOE Public Schools

Comprehensive statewide coverage

UNDP Digital X

Global Recognition

UNDP-recognized solution

November 10, 2025

Launch Date

Official statewide rollout

HONOLULU – In a move to bolster mental health and emotional well-being, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is introducing TrustCircle as part of its Here to Help initiative. The platform, recognized as a United Nations Development Program Digital X solution, will be accessible to all HIDOE public school students and staff beginning November 10, 2025.

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TrustCircle represents a transformative step in how we address mental health within our school communities. This cutting-edge platform provides 24/7 access to mental health resources, reinforcing our commitment to fostering the emotional resilience and overall well-being of every student and staff member.
Kinau Gardner, Assistant Superintendent for HIDOE's Office of Student Support Services

In response to the growing mental health challenges among youth, including rising rates of anxiety, depression and trauma, TrustCircle provides a comprehensive space for individuals to self-monitor their emotional well-being and build resilience.

TrustCircle empowers students and staff through key features

Comprehensive tools designed to support emotional resilience and mental well-being

Emotional Awareness

Helping individuals understand and connect with their feelings.

Gratitude Practice

Promoting positivity through expressions of appreciation.

Circle of Trust

Enabling users to create a personalized buddy network for support.

Mindfulness Tools

Providing calming resources like music, guided breathing, and meditation.

Daily Challenges

Encouraging healthy habits with engaging, growth-focused activities.

Well-Being Insights

Offering personalized dashboards to track and improve emotional health.

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TrustCircle empowers K-12 students to understand their emotions. The proactive approach is pivotal in helping students build emotional resilience and well-being from an early age. By making social-emotional learning core to the education system, we can collectively transform how future generations perceive and manage mental health.
Sachin Chaudhry, Founder/CEO, TrustCircle

Here to Help, an initiative of the Hawai'i State Department of Education (HIDOE), is a statewide program dedicated to strengthening student and staff well-being through prevention, early intervention, and connection. Rooted in the Hawai'i Multi-Tiered System of Support (HMTSS), the initiative equips schools with tools, training, and partnerships to create safe, caring environments where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

About TrustCircle

TrustCircle is a globally recognized, AI-powered well-being platform transforming how K-12 schools support the mental health of students and staff. Recognized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a Digital X innovation, TrustCircle empowers education systems to move from crisis response to proactive prevention through real-time emotional insights, daily self-reflection tools, and data-driven dashboards. FERPA & COPPA compliant, EDSAFE AI-focused, and aligned with MTSS & PBIS frameworks, TrustCircle ensures student data privacy while driving measurable improvements in school climate and engagement.

TrustCircle is also an official research partner of the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and an official program of the Healthy Brains Global Initiative (HBGI) — a unique endeavor of the WHO, UNICEF, and the World Bank — TrustCircle currently impacts over 1.5 million students and educators across United States, India, Malaysia, and Africa to foster resilience, empathy, and lifelong emotional well-being in every classroom.