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(Women Infants and Children Nutrition Program) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), is a federally funded program which provides Hawaii residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and health and social service referrals. The participants of WIC are either pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age five who meet income guidelines and have a medical or nutritional risk. Nutrition and Health Education: WIC will answer your questions about what to eat for a healthy pregnancy and help you plan family meals and snacks. Education and support for moms who breastfeed: WIC has specially trained staff to answer your breastfeeding questions. Ask for more information about our breast pump loan program. Nourishing supplemental foods: Checks to buy healthy foods such as: Milk, Peanut butter, Fruits and vegetables, Canned tuna or salmon, Juice, Whole grain breads, tortillas, Eggs or brown rice, Cheese, Baby foods, Cereal Infant formula, Dry beans or peas, Tofu, and soy milk Health and social service referrals: Help in finding health care and other community services.

Inspects and certifies grade, quality and condition of agriculture products such as fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, foliage, shell eggs, animal feed, coffee, nuts and processed food products. Develops grade standards. Educates public to use grade standards. Administers federal standards and compliance.

Food Distribution Sites: https://mauifoodbank.org/food-distribution-sites/ Due to the Wildfire August 2023, please refer to the food donation collection and food distribution list on the Maui Food Bank's website. Gives referrals to the 501(c)(3) social and human service agencies they work with serving the needy, such as churches, preschools, food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters where people can get food.

Provides weekly Tutu Support Group that includes counseling, advocacy, information and referral, education and training. Program is for grandparents who are raising or caring for their grandchildren. Agency also umbrellas an outrigger canoe paddling program for youth 10 years and up, and adults. Oldest adult paddling with program is 83 years old.

Administers the agricultural and aquaculture loan programs. Promotes diversified agriculture.

(MAT) Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America's (PhRMA) Medicine Assistance Tool (MAT) is a search engine designed to help patients, caregivers and health care providers learn more about the resources available through the various biopharmaceutical industry programs. MAT is focused on connecting patients to prescription assistance programs and is a search engine for many of the patient assistance resources that the biopharmaceutical industry offers.

Conducts all law enforcement. Receives all public service calls. Administers firearms registration. Handles abandoned vehicle reporting. Provides information regarding traffic services. Also provides information on the Neighborhood Watch Program.

Regulates quality of drinking water provided by public water systems. Ensures that microbiological and chemical contaminants are not introduced into drinking water. Branch regulates public water systems, underground injection wells and performs groundwater monitoring. Water quality complaints and inquiries are generally referred to the water system owner or the building owner. Testing services are not a function of the Department of Health.

Vital records (birth, death, civil union, marriage, and divorce certificates) for events that occurred in Hawaii are received and preserved by the Office of Health Status Monitoring, a unit of the Department of Health.

Reporting missing persons.

(988, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) Suicide prevention and crisis intervention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Callers to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline are routed to the nearest accredited crisis center in the caller's area. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline calls are answered by staff at over 200 accredited crisis centers across the United States who provide callers with crisis counseling and mental health referrals. The Lifeline’s Crisis and Text Chat Service routes chat visitors to a subnetwork of crisis centers accredited in providing online emotional support. Veterans (partnership with VA and SAMHSA, calls route to Veterans Crisis Line): dial 988, Press 1 For persons who are deaf, hard or hearing, or use TTY, dial 711 or preferred relay service and contact 988. You can also call (800) 273-8255 also known as (800) 273-TALK

The Academy for Healthcare Innovation (AHI) Nurse Aide Program provides a comprehensive introduction to the foundational skills and knowledge required to provide basic care to patients in a variety of healthcare settings through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on labs and clinical experience. During the eight week program, you will learn how to: -Assist patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing and eating -Take vital signs, monitor patient conditions and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals

The Department of Health Early Intervention Section (EIS) provides early intervention services to infants and toddlers below three years of age with special needs (developmentally delayed or biological risk). Biological risk means having a diagnosis/condition with a high probability of resulting in a developmental delay. Specialists support parents in helping their child develop in the following areas: COMMUNICATION: talking | understanding COGNITIVE: paying attention | solving problems PHYSICAL: sitting | walking | picking up small object SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL: playing with others | having confidence ADAPTIVE: eating | dressing self Family centered care principles guide providers in supporting the child and family. Services are provided within the child's daily routines and activities. A primary service provider and coaching model is used to teach parents and/or primary care givers strategies to support the child's development.

Launched in January 2020, the Service Excellence Certificate of Achievement curriculum provides fundamental skills for employment in the hospitality industry and beyond. The training marries our unique philosophy for world class service rooted in the Hawaiian culture with world renowned hospitality education from Cornell University. The curriculum was exclusively developed in partnership with the School of Hotel Administration at the Cornell SJ Johnson College of Business, one of the leading hospitality administration programs in the world, for the DOE’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. Upon completion of the program’s 9 lessons, students receive a Service Excellence Certificate of Achievement from Cornell University and ClimbHI. The program served 683 students and teachers in its first year, and is currently available for DOE CTE students. To receive the ClimbHI Service Excellence Certificate, the following online modules must be completed (each lesson will take up to 45 min to complete): Aloha Spirit Lesson/Quiz eCornell 8 modules Upon completion, both the ClimbHI and Cornell University certificates will be made available to students electronically.

PATCH, Hawaii's Child Care Resource and Referral Agency, supports those with childcare needs. PATCH provides referrals to licensed child care across the state, information on how to identify and choose quality child care, and resources to support the family, such as subsidy programs and services available in the community. In addition, the Child Care Recruitment Project offers support and guidance to individuals who are interested in opening their own childcare business. PATCH also provides resources to support the professional development of early educators and potential childcare providers. Call about volunteer opportunities. Additional phone numbers: (808) 839-1988 Oahu office (808) 242-9232 Maui office (Serves Molokai and Lanai also) (800) 498-4145 Toll-free number for Molokai and Lanai (808) 961-3169 East Hawaii office (808) 322-3500 West Hawaii office (808) 246-0622 Kauai office Main: [email protected] Maui office: [email protected] East Hawaii office: [email protected] West Hawaii office: [email protected] Kauai office: [email protected]

Same day spay and neuter services for free roaming cats which includes anesthesia, surgery, microchip, ear notch, FVRCP vaccine and post-operative pain medication. Appointment on a first-come, first-served basis. 1 cat per appointment. 4 cats per person or organization. Participating clinic in the City and County of Honolulu's Feline Fix program. Free-Roaming cat appointment requests for Saturday will be denied. See the website for information on how to enter details for appointments and additional information. Participating clinic in the City and County of Honolulu's Feline Fix program.

Provides free and professional support services including counseling, support groups, educational workshops, publications and financial assistance to anyone affected by cancer. All CancerCare services are provided by oncology social workers and world-leading cancer experts.

Prevents and suppresses outbreaks of vector-borne diseases and serious vector nuisances through inspections, surveillance, monitoring, enforcement, consultation and education in the control of harmful vermin such as insects that bite or are a public nuisance such as ants, sand flies, and other insects. Also gives public advice on small animals and insects causing a problem in or near a home or building such as mice, roaches, flies, gnats, mites, rats, and nesting birds. Offers information and advice to individuals experiencing pest problems. Accepts birds that the public drops off for West Nile testing. They no longer spray for mosquitos.

(Walgreens Pharmacies) Call to check for vaccine availability, costs or other restrictions. Must present photo ID and insurance card. Vaccines for: Cholera, COVID-19 vaccine for adults, Flu shot, Hep A vaccine, Hep B vaccine, Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine, Meningitis vaccine, MMR vaccine, Monkeypox, Pneumonia vaccine, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Polio vaccine, Rabies vaccine, Shingles vaccine, Tdap vaccine, Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Typhoid vaccine, and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

Provides group support for people who stutter and for friends, family members or any interested individuals. Provides information regarding coping with stuttering and shares ideas for improving attitudes about people who stutter. Shares videos, books and research.

Provides case management, counseling, hospital visitation, and support programs. Provides food pantry to clients only. Offers support groups. Conducts outreach to youth, women and high risk populations in the community and work place. Advocates for progressive public policy and effective service systems. Provides free Hepatitis C testing, free HIV testing and free Syphilis testing.

Provides services to individuals with disabilities who are seeking employment. Provides counseling and guidance, physical and mental restoration, interpreter and reader services, technological aids, occupational licenses and rehabilitation technology.

Provides primary health care including medical and psychiatric services for eligible veterans with stable, chronic health problems or minor acute illness. Provides social services, case management services, and information and referral to appropriate resources.

(LSV-H) Legal Services for Veterans (LSV) offers free legal aid to homeless, and at-risk United States Veterans. Legal Services provided under the LSV Program include: -Housing: Landlord-tenant issues, foreclosure -Family: Custody, child support, Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’s) -Criminal Defense: Outstanding warrants, driver’s license issues -Matters symptomatic of homelessness

US Senator from Hawaii.