Resource Directory

Operating in every state, the AUW 211 Helpline provides Hawaiʻi residents with free, 24/7 confidential access to local experts who navigate thousands of essential programs for financial, health, and emergency needs.

American Job Center Hawaii provides free career counseling, job training, and employer recruitment services to strengthen the local workforce and support community residents for adults and youths.

The American Red Cross of Hawaiʻi provides essential emergency preparedness training and safety certifications to empower individuals and families to respond effectively to life-threatening situations.

This program offers active-duty soldiers and their families 24/7 emergency support and comprehensive parenting education to ensure household stability.

ATRC of Hawaii empowers individuals with disabilities by providing access to assistive technology through education, hands-on demonstrations, and personalized advocacy.

This agency maintains a network of professionals who provide outpatient mental health and substance-related services to individuals with developmental delays or mental illness.

Catholic Charities Hawai’i provides a wide range of social services with dignity, compassion, social justice, and a commitment to excellence.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi develops skilled talent pipelines by connecting students and jobseekers to work-based learning, industry-led partnerships, and career-readiness training.

this impact-driven organization provides statewide services ranging from preschool education and elder care to domestic violence emergency support.

The CCCH program provides financial subsidies and educational resources to help eligible Hawaii families access and pay for quality childcare of their choice.

The Child Welfare Services Branch of the Department of Human Services provides essential protection and support to ensure the safety and permanency of children through family preservation, foster care, and adoption services across the Hawaiian Islands.

The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline provides 24/7 access to live, highly trained crisis counselors who offer individualized guidance and trauma-informed support for those affected by child abuse. Every counselor is a college-educated professional equipped to assist with sensitive situations, provide supportive listening, and research additional local resources for callers.

CSHNB provides a comprehensive, family-centered system of health services and screenings to optimize the development and well-being of Hawaii’s children and youth with special health care needs.

This volunteer-powered service provides free, 24/7, nonjudgmental mental health support and crisis intervention via text to people of all backgrounds.

The DDD provides a quality-driven framework of community-based services and case management to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead healthy, self-determined lives.

This agency specializes in culturally competent outreach and expert support for intimate partner abuse survivors of all gender identities and backgrounds.

EPIC ʻOhana provides collaborative family services, youth empowerment programs, and advocacy to honor family connections and ensure every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

Early Intervention Services provides comprehensive developmental assessments, care coordination, and specialized support to help children under age three reach their full potential across all islands.

911 is the emergency number to access immediate assistance from police, fire, and emergency medical services during life-threatening situations. It should be used when an urgent response is required to protect life or property.

Endeavors provides comprehensive, barrier-free mental health services and case management to veterans, service members, and military families through both in-person and virtual care.

Family Guidance Centers provide specialized care coordination and intensive mental health treatment for Hawaii’s youth through a collaborative, community-based approach.

Family Hui Hawai‘i offers peer-led support groups, educational workshops, and community events to empower parents and promote healthy early childhood development.

Family Life Center provides outreach, emergency shelter, and rapid re-housing services to help individuals experiencing homelessness achieve long-term stability and permanent housing.

Family Promise of Hawai‘i provides emergency shelter, rental assistance, and intensive case management to help families with children avoid or escape homelessness and achieve lasting independence.

Family Support Hawaii provides comprehensive early childhood intervention, home-visiting, and fatherhood involvement programs to strengthen families and foster healthy child development across the Island of Hawaiʻi.

First 5 Hawai‘i is a comprehensive resource hub and eligibility tool designed to streamline access to early childhood education, nutrition, and healthcare services for families with children ages 0–5 across the islands.

Good Jobs Hawai‘i provides free vocational training and employer-led career pathways in high-demand sectors to help local residents achieve financial stability and professional advancement.

Goodwill Hawaii provides free job training, career placement, and community support programs to help residents overcome barriers to employment and achieve financial independence.

Habitat Hawai‘i Island provides homeownership opportunities for low-to-moderate income residents who own land, emphasizing partnership through extensive labor and financial education.

Leeward Habitat builds and repairs affordable homes for low-income residents in West O‘ahu using volunteer labor, sweat equity, and sustainable funding from its ReStore.

Habitat Maui offers zero-interest homeownership opportunities and safety-focused home repairs for low-income residents, funded by volunteer labor and ReStore proceeds.

Hale Halawai 'Ohana O Hanalei serves as a community-funded cultural hub on Kauaʻi’s North Shore, providing year-round educational enrichment, seasonal break programs, and a gathering space dedicated to the preservation of Hawaiian traditions and the Aloha Spirit.

Hale Kipa provides comprehensive, trauma-informed services for at-risk youth (ages 0–24) and their families. Specializes in residential, clinical, and outreach programs—including emergency shelters, foster care, and transitional living—aimed at stabilizing crises and preventing homelessness.

Hawai‘i CARES 988 is a 24/7, free support service for help with crisis, mental health, and substance use.

Provides innovative programs and services with expertise in designing and implementing effective prevention programs for youth; strengthening families; advancing gender-specific programs for girls in Hawaii

Hawaiʻi Foodbank nourishes the community by distributing millions of pounds of food annually to individuals and families in need while advocating for long-term solutions to end hunger.

Hawaii Habitat for Humanity helps families achieve stability through affordable homeownership and home repair programs fueled by participant labor and community partnerships.

A multi-service health provider dedicated to the residents of Hawai'i Island.

Hawaii Literacy provides free, volunteer-led educational services to underserved children and adults, equipping them with the essential reading, writing, and digital skills needed to succeed in school and achieve lifelong goals.

Provides professional breastfeeding counseling, educational resources, and essential equipment rentals to support mothers in their choice to provide optimal nutrition for their infants.

Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network (HCAN) provides statewide advocacy and parent leadership training to strengthen the policies and community resources that support the health and education of young children.

Supports new parents with support groups, clinical appointments, lactation support, mental-health therapy referrals, doula support, childbirth education, food assistance, diapers assistance and safe sleep education; services may be free or low cost and available statewide.

Helping Hands Hawai‘i provides a critical safety net by distributing free household necessities, offering emergency financial assistance, and assisting with food stamp (SNAP) applications.

Hina Mauka provides evidence-based addiction recovery and behavioral health services, offering specialized treatment and prevention programs for adults, teens, and families throughout Hawaii.

Support services equip future homeowners with the financial, technical, and community-building skills necessary to maintain successful and sustainable households.

Hoʻoulu ʻĀina is a community-driven nature preserve that provides holistic health and cultural restoration through active land stewardship and meaningful community engagement in Kalihi Valley.

A Kaua'i-based healthcare organization providing nutrition and family planning services.

Providing specialized health and nutrition services to the remote community of Hana, Maui.

INPEACE provides culturally grounded educational opportunities for Native Hawaiian families that range from early childhood development and school readiness to professional teacher mentorship and youth engagement.

JCSH offers a holistic support system for Hawaii residents, bridging the gap between immediate crisis needs and long-term stability through mental health services, advocacy, and resource navigation.

KHAKO provides emergency shelter, medical respite, and permanent housing placement services on Maui, supported by life-skills education and specialized programs for families and keiki.

Provides affordable, multilingual medical, dental, and behavioral health care regardless of a patient's ability to pay, with a specialized focus on homeless outreach and social service navigation.

Kaua‘i Habitat utilizes a self-help construction model and affordable mortgage financing to help local families build stability and long-term success through homeownership.

The Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank is a grassroots non-profit dedicated to eliminating food insecurity through direct community distributions and specialized programs for youth and seniors.

Coordinates statewide efforts and provides free educational resources, such as car seat inspections, to reduce preventable injuries and deaths among Hawaiʻi’s children and youth.

Keiki O Ka `Āina Family Learning Centers empowers families and enriches communities by providing culture-based education and literacy advocacy rooted in Hawaiian traditions and values.

This agency offers mentoring and peer support groups for youth and families dealing with death, divorce, or crisis-related separation.

A community health facility offering primary care and nutrition services to the Ko'olauloa region.

The KEY Project provides essential community support for the Koʻolau region through ‘āina-based youth learning, holistic wellness programs for kūpuna, and critical social services to address food insecurity.

Kōkua Kalihi Valley provides comprehensive, culturally respectful health and social services to empower the diverse families of Kalihi through clinical care, land-based healing, and community strengthening programs.

La Leche League of Oʻahu provides peer-to-peer support, education, and community connection for families navigating breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and pumping.

LDAH provides information, training, and one-on-one support to help families navigate the IDEA and secure better educational and work opportunities for children with disabilities.

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii provides a continuum of legal support ranging from self-help resources and educational tools to direct legal representation for vulnerable populations.

Legal Assistance in the State of Hawaii
Finding an attorney is sometimes a daunting task. Finding an affordable attorney seems impossible. Through a variety of services, the HSBA provides the Public with options and services to help them find affordable legal representation.

Liliʻuokalani Trust provides trauma-informed social services, innovative youth development programs, and culturally responsive research to ensure Native Hawaiian children reach their greatest potential.

Offering comprehensive medical and nutritional support for the residents of Lāna'i.

This network offers a full spectrum of care, including addiction prevention, detox, and residential treatment for those on the journey to recovery.

Maui Family Support Services provides comprehensive family strengthening programs and early childhood resources across Maui County to promote healthy development and prevent child abuse.

Maui Food Bank is the primary hunger-relief organization for Maui County, dedicated to collecting and distributing safe, nutritious food to individuals and families in need through a vast network of community partnerships.

The Hawaiʻi Medicaid program provides critical health insurance and safety net services to low-income residents, seniors, and children to ensure equitable access to high-quality healthcare across the islands.

ASYMCA Hawai‘i provides essential, low-cost social and educational programs specifically for junior enlisted military families to foster resiliency, support youth development, and ease the burdens of military life in the islands.

ASYMCA Hawai‘i provides essential, low-cost social and educational programs specifically for junior enlisted military families to foster resiliency, support youth development, and ease the burdens of military life in the islands.

Hana Health is a primary resource for residents on the island of Maui, offering health, nutrition, and family planning services. The center ensures that even the most remote areas have access to quality medical care. By providing family-centered support, Hana Health helps improve the quality of life for its participants.

As the island's sole youth hub, this center serves over 1,000 children annually through six-day-a-week recreational, educational, and community service programming.

A Maui-based health center offering comprehensive nutrition and family planning care.

This national service offers 24/7 confidential crisis intervention, safety planning, and education for victims seeking a life free from abuse.

Operated by the non-profit Polaris, this 24/7 national hotline provides support and resources specifically for victims of human trafficking.

Lead is a toxic natural element found in the environment due to human activity; it poses significant health risks—especially to children and developing babies—through contaminated dust, water, and soil.

Neighborhood Place of Kona provides comprehensive, culture-based family strengthening services and case management to promote child safety and family resilience throughout West Hawaiʻi.

Neighborhood Place of Puna provides essential housing, emergency supplies, and resource coordination to empower families and youth throughout Hawaiʻi County.

Operating in three counties, this service provides confidential support for youth and families navigating serious behavioral, social, and emotional challenges.

This community-driven center strengthens parental support, financial assistance, and local partnerships.

This program offers compassionate, nonjudgmental resources and support to help individuals and families heal from the effects of domestic violence and abuse.

These programs offer free developmental and learning services for pregnant women and low-income families with children aged five and under on Oahu and Hawaii Island.

Contracted by Child Welfare Services, this program provides home visits, counseling, and case management to break the cycle of abuse and keep at-risk keiki safe.

PALS (Play-and-Learn Session) Program is a summer fun program, an affordable, City-operated, seasonal day camp where children are engaged in learning experiences in a fun and safe environment.

P.A.R.E.N.T.S., Inc. strengthens Hawaiʻi’s families by providing accessible education and advocacy programs designed to promote positive parenting and healthy relationships.

PATCH is a child care resource and referral agency, connecting families with quality early childhood programs.

Pacific Gateway Center empowers immigrants, refugees, and trafficking survivors through legal aid, emergency housing, language services, and entrepreneurial programs like its commercial kitchen incubator.

This statewide agency provides tailored educational and social services to Hawaii’s underserved communities to foster safe and promising futures for families.

Partners in Development Foundation utilizes ancestral Hawaiian values to provide transformative education, foster care support, and social services that empower vulnerable families to achieve self-determination and resiliency.

Public Health Nurses improve community well-being by providing disease prevention, emergency response, and health consultation services to vulnerable populations.

Provides comprehensive services for survivors of sexual assault and helps serve statewide needs in partnership with other organizations across all islands.

Shriners Children's Hawaiʻi offers personalized pediatric specialty care, including orthopedic surgery, rehabilitation, and prosthetic services, for children throughout the Pacific Basin.

The Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) serves as a vital compass for Hawaii families navigating the complex landscape of raising a child or young adult with special needs. By offering a "warm" line of peer support and expert referrals, they help parents manage the intricacies of educational plans, government benefits, and medical milestones. This unique partnership between state agencies empowers families with the terminology, advocacy skills, and community connections necessary to make informed choices for their children's future.

Hawaiʻi provides specialized financial assistance through Preschool Open Doors and the Child Care Subsidy Program to ensure low-income families can access a wide variety of licensed providers and DHS-approved early childhood education.

Summer Fun is an affordable, City-operated, seasonal day camp where children are engaged in learning experiences in a fun and safe environment.

Summer Fun Program an affordable, City-operated, seasonal day camp where children are engaged in learning experiences in a fun and safe environment.

The SNAP programs provide essential food assistance, breastfeeding support, and health education to help low-income families and individuals maintain proper nutrition and access community resources.

SWCC provides essential safety-net services, including emergency food and diaper assistance, youth mentorship, adult education, and senior wellness programs, to empower the Kalihi-Palama community.

TAP808 empowers Hawai'i’s youth to build safe, healthy relationships through inclusive advocacy and comprehensive dating violence prevention.

TRS and STS programs provide Hawaii residents with hearing or speech impairments the ability to communicate over the phone via trained relay assistants and specialized text or voice technology.

TANF and TAONF provide temporary monthly cash assistance and employment support services to help low-income families with children achieve financial independence and stability.

The Food Basket is a nonprofit food bank dedicated to ending hunger on Hawaiʻi Island by providing consistent access to high-quality, nutritious food through an extensive network of community partners.

The Parent Line is a statewide, confidential phone service providing expert advice, behavioral problem-solving, and community resource connections for parents and professionals.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission protects families by regulating product safety, issuing recalls, and providing essential education to prevent injuries from hazardous consumer goods.

HUD administers federal housing assistance, supports community development, and enforces fair housing laws to ensure quality, affordable homes for all Americans.

Operating in every state, 211 is a comprehensive, 24/7 confidential service that connects individuals with local experts to find essential resources for financial, health, and emergency needs.

Providing essential medical and family planning services to the Wahiawa area.

Waikiki Health is a comprehensive Federally Qualified Health Center offering inclusive medical, dental, and social services to all individuals across Oahu, prioritizing accessibility and compassionate care.

This center provides dedicated health and family planning services to the Waimānalo community on O'ahu.

Offers intensive, evidence-based mental health interventions and independent living support to help youth with behavioral challenges thrive at home and in their communities.

A comprehensive health center providing integrated medical and nutritional care for the Wai'anae Coast community.

WAO provides advocacy and empowerment services to help Micronesian families in Hawai'i blend their cultural heritage with local resources to become self-sufficient.

This shelter provides comprehensive advocacy, case management, support groups, and legal assistance for survivors of domestic abuse.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion, and health and social service referrals.

The Yes! Project in Hawai‘i ensures that students in unstable housing situations receive a stable education by removing enrollment barriers and providing essential academic and personal resources

The YMCA of Honolulu offers a diverse range of early childhood education, youth enrichment, and family-oriented programs designed to foster community connection and personal development.

YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island provides a comprehensive range of community services, including holistic early childhood education, confidential home-visiting support for new parents, and critical advocacy and education to address teen dating violence and sexual assault.

Dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, this organization provides intervention and prevention services for sexual assault and domestic violence.

YWCA O‘ahu provides a comprehensive community-based furlough program and transitional support services dedicated to empowering women as they reintegrate into society from the justice system.

The County of Hawaiʻi Recreation Division provides island-wide access to youth sports leagues, arts and crafts, and cultural activities designed to enrich the community's heritage and physical well-being.

Utilizing the "Alternate Behavior Choices" curriculum, this program provides court-mandated and voluntary intervention to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles.