Patricia Wistinghausen has been an excellent partner with Kūkulu Kumuhana O Anahola (KKOA) in helping us to accomplish our goal to see someone trained in Suicide Prevention on every street in Anahola. She is articulate, compassionate and has the ability to remove the fear of talking about suicide prevention. We have been very blessed to have such an experienced speaker and trainer in our community. She is also an amazing listener who brings solutions to the table when difficult situations are brought up. Patricia is definitely changing lives to help others change lives as well. We are so thankful for her!

Patricia is knowledgeable, has personal experience, and involvement with local nonprofit organizations, which enables her to advocate and share empathy for others dealing with mental health matters.  She has hands-on experience in guiding those in need of assistance for their mental health and is confident in sharing her knowledge. 

I met Patricia in May 2021 through the Prevent Suicide Kaua’i Task Force.  Meeting her was a true blessing.  She is well-connected to her community and understands the importance of partnerships and collaboration.  She is knowledgeable about resources, services, agencies, and truly cares about helping others.  Patricia and I co-hosted an event last year, and to be honest, I wasn’t sure where to start.  Patricia helped plan and promote the event, using her wealth of knowledge about marketing and administrative services.  She is a tireless advocate for people struggling with mental health issues, and is also an accomplished speaker on topics of suicide prevention. 

I have had the privilege of working with Patricia Wistinghausen, and would highly recommend her for any task at hand.  She is highly skilled! Patricia is an excellent speaker and trainer.  Patricia is extremely organized, motivated, and dedicated to making a difference.