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Places stray and homeless domestic pets and other animals with people who are willing to provide for their care. Pets available posted at https://www.hawaiianhumane.org. Senior citizens 55 years or older can adopt one dog and one cat age 6 or older for free. Some pets may be at offsite partner centers. Visiting time limit of 30 minutes unless in the adoptions queue. Fees: Puppies and Dogs Puppies under 6 months: $250 Dogs 7 months to 5 years: $100 Dogs 6 years and older: $50 Kittens and Cats Kittens under 6 months: $100 Cats 7 months to 5 years: $50 Cats 6 years and older: $25 Small Animals Mice and rats: $25 Guinea Pigs: $25 Rabbits: $50 Chinchillas: $100 Fishes: $5 Turtles (Chinese and sliders): $25 Exotic Tortoises (Russians, Leopards, etc): $50 Sulcata tortoises: $350 Ducks: $25 Small/Common Birds (pigeons, lovebirds, cockatiels, parakeets, finches, canaries, hens/roosters): $25 Medium-sized Parrots (Conure, Senegal, Ringneck): $150 Large Parrots (Cockatoo, Eclectus, Amazon, Macaw): $350 Pigs: $250 Goats: $250 Turkeys: $100

(American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network, American Cancer Society I Can Cope Class, American Cancer Society Look Good Feel Better, American Cancer Society Look Good/Feel Better, American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery) Reach To Recovery: Trained volunteers who are breast cancer survivors provide emotional and educational support for women who are facing or have had breast cancer surgery. Cancer Survivors Network: Online community created for survivors and caregivers to connect with others, visit www.cancer.org Gift Items: A limited supply of wigs, hats, turbans, scarves and breast prostheses are available by appointment. These items are received by the local offices by donations from others and through our TLC Catalog. Support Groups: The office is a clearinghouse of information on local self-help and support groups that provide emotional and educational help. Patients and caregivers also are invited to visit the Cancer Survivors' Network at www.cancer.org . Relay For Life: You are invited to attend Relay For Life, our annual event to celebrate survivors, remember loved ones, and give everyone the opportunity to fight back against cancer. We encourage all survivors to attend this fun, uplifting event.

(TANF, TAONF) The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families. The monthly cash assistance given to families may be used to pay for food, clothing, housing and utility expenses, and other daily needs. Eligible families include at least one specified relative adult and a minor dependent child who resides in the same home. In addition, family members must be US citizens. The State of Hawaii Temporary Assistance for Other Needy Families (TAONF) Program provides the same benefits and services to Hawaii’s vulnerable families with children as the TANF program. The TAONF program eligibility includes mixed citizens and non-citizens, and single- and two-parent households. For more information visit the website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/tanf/ or https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/. Applications can be done for both the TANF or TAONF and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on the same form at the same time. Please check the boxes for the programs you want to apply for.

Provides special education for students, based on Individualized Education Program (IEP). Contact the nearest office to you for an evaluation of your children for special education.

Provides methadone treatment and professional counseling services to assist opiate and painkiller medication addicted persons.

(Hawaii Island Health and Wellness Center - Keaau) • Treatment of Adults • Adolescents and Children (Keaau) • Individual Therapy • Group, Couple’s and Family Therapy (Keaau) • Management of: anxiety, depression, stress, weight, grief & loss, chronic illness, chronic pain, etc. • Assistance with: life changes, interpersonal relationships, parenting, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, smoking cessation, trauma, coping with disasters, etc.

Provides a comprehensive recreational program in the community. Facilities include a multi-purpose building and a field. There are three program periods throughout the year: Fall, spring and summer. Activities are geared for all ages, including classes in arts and crafts, games and sports, music, seasonal activities and crafts, and excursions. A list of activities, registration dates, and program period information is published in the Midweek prior to registration.

Healthy Mothers Health Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB) offers "Hawaii Cribs for Kids," a safe sleep education course, for low-income, high-risk pregnant women and their families. This program provides education on the risk factors, how to create a safe sleep environment, and tracks the baby's health throughout its first year of life. Health centers and community partners refer income-eligible parents to HMHB, and each eligible family receives a free Pack n' Play crib after completing the class so their child has a safe place to sleep.

Assists individuals in applying for all types of Social Security benefits including retirement, disability, survivor benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicare. Provides advice on rights and responsibilities under Social Security. Issues Social Security card and numbers. Also Medicare is contracting with private companies to offer Medicare-approved drug discount cards. In 2025 you must have an appointment before coming to the office. The website is the best way for most people to get help. If you cannot use the website, call the National toll free number at (800) 772-1213 to schedule an appointment to serve you by phone or in person. The TTY number for assistance is (800) 325-0778. Additional Phone Numbers: (800) 633-4227 or (800) MEDICARE Medicare Questions and Medicare Approved Discount Cards Visit www.socialsecurity.gov to submit an email.

Assists people with a one-time credit once every 12 month rolling period. Maximum subsidy may not exceed $300. Clients may not apply for this program and Kauai Economic Opportunity Low Income Assistance Program in the same 12 month rolling period.

Operates clearinghouse for consumer inquiries to Food and Drug Administration. Answers letters and telephone calls about products regulated by FDA including foods, drugs, medical devices, radiation emitting devices, veterinary drugs, and cosmetics.

(Food Pantry) Malia Puka Okalani Church provides a food pantry.

Provides outpatient medical care including diagnosis and treatment of illness/injuries, ob-gyn, internal medicine, pediatrics, dermatology and physical exams. Provides urgent care after regular office hours. Offers dietary and health education counseling, community education and CPR classes. Provides lab tests, x-rays, and physical therapy.

Aloha Harvest rescues quality donated food from hotels, restaurants, food distributors, caterers, businesses and individuals then delivers the food "free of charge" to approved social service agencies that feed the needy, hungry and homeless on Oahu. We store nothing. What is picked up each day is delivered that same day to the agencies. The drivers' routes are Sunday-Saturday 5:30 am - 1:00 pm.

The Academy for Healthcare Innovation (AHI) Surgical instrument processing technicians (SIPT) Program provides comprehensive training in the principles and practices of decontamination, inspection, assembly and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment. You will be an essential part of preventing infection, ensuring the smooth operation of surgical departments and contributing to the highest standards of patient care. During the 32 week program, you will learn how to: -Identify and handle various types of surgical instruments -Operate sterilization equipment -Follow strict protocols to maintain a sterile environment

Guide Dogs of Hawaii accepts volunteers assisting in areas such as general office and fundraising. Please inquire about volunteering opportunities.

Provides 24-hour recorded forecasts for weather, temperature, humidity, marine - Hawaiian waters, coastal conditions, tides, and sunrise/sunset times.

Transitional housing for HIV+ individuals who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless. Participants may stay between 3 and 24 months; there is on-site curricula, one-on-one counseling, and group activities. Participants pay 30% of income towards rent. Not a hospice or treatment facility, but ensures that participants are connected to needed primary medical care and support services.

Report a power outage on Hawaii Island by calling. View the power outage map for Hawaii (Big Island), Maui County, and Oahu, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), or get information on the free mobile application.

Transitional Family Care for youth 5 - 17 years of age with emotional and/or behavioral disturbances, Hale Kipa's Therapeutic Foster Care Program provides community-based services within a family home setting. The 3-9 month program is often a "step-down" from hospitalization or a residential setting and can be helpful in transitioning youth from a higher level of care to successful integration into the community.

(Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, SPCA) Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) provides services to reduce euthanasia of Oahu's homeless, abandoned, abused and neglected animals. Rescues, rehabilitates and re-home more than 100 animals each month. Also offers low cost wellness and sterilization clinic. General email: [email protected] Adoption and Foster: [email protected] Spay and Neuter Clinic: [email protected] Volunteer: [email protected]

Salvation Army - Kona provides a food pantry. Clients are able to receive food pantry services once a month.

The Rent-to-Work Program (RTW) provides rental assistance and support services to persons experiencing homelessness who are willing to maintain employment or increase income through employment. The participant must develop and follow an individualized employment and training plan to increase income. Services include: Short-term rental subsidy for 12-24 months, housing placement assistance, tansition to affordable housing (if available), job placement/job training, and intensive case management.

(Ohana Finding) Family Finding is a process designed to identify, locate and engage family members of children and youth who are in foster care. Family Finding utilizes database case mining and internet searches to identify and locate family and other possible relatives. Individuals who are identified as possible relatives are verified via phone contact and/or letters, and names of confirmed family members are compiled onto maternal and paternal family lists. These lists are then submitted to Child Welfare Services (CWS), the GAL, and the EPIC Ohana Conference coordinator or the Ohana Connections specialist to assist them in engaging relatives to help care for, provide support for, or reconnect to the child in care. [email protected] [email protected]

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.