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(Pediatric Oncology Parent Support) Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation (HCCF) provides a wide range of services and programs for Hawaii families who have a child diagnosed with cancer, including financial assistance, support groups, social events, education and advocacy. HCCF offers financial assistance for medical, housing, and transportation expenses during treatment.

(Nanas House Family Centers - Waimea, Neighborhood Places of Kauai) In partnership with a community Ohana Board and other community agencies, provides family support and family preservation services to the families in defined areas of Kauai. Incorporating a community family center model, we provide a healing and nurturing environment in which intervention services are interwoven with prevention activities. Services include information and referral, emergency food pantry, emergency clothes closet, parent skills classes, youth development programs, individual support for expecting and new parents, assistance with food stamp applications, job information services, outreach activities to engage hard to reach families, individual and family counseling, tobacco treatment and community activities and cultural awareness activities.

Provides confidential individual, group, family treatment programs for substance abuse. Conducts programs over 12 - 15 weeks. Focuses on education, skill building, therapy, psycho-education. Serves court-referred youth and students at participating schools. Residential services including intensive therapy of chemically dependent youth referred by families, courts, CAMHD, others.

(Wireless Emergency Notification System) County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency uses the Wireless Emergency Notification System (WENS) to create and rapidly disseminate voice and text message to cell phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), email accounts, and TTY/TDD receiving devices for the hearing impaired. Visit the website to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)s for more information.

Kealahou West Oahu can provide case management for housing issues for those who are unsheltered or at risk for being unsheltered in Region 3: Central Oahu – Honokai Hale, Kapolei (96709), Ewa Beach (96706), Aiea (96701), Pearl City (96782), Waipahu (96797), Honouliuli. Call the phone number after hours.

(Perinatal Addiction Treatment of Hawaii) PATH Clinic's focus is assisting pregnant and parenting women with a history of substance use disorders. Services include obstetrics/gynecology, primary medical care, behavioral health, tobacco treatment, insurance navigation, and other support. PATH Clinic's “Childbirth Education Classes” aims to achieve better health outcomes for both mother and child and more capable parenting. Classes are held three times each month 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm.

(Church on the Beach Mobile - Pa`anua Village Phase 2) Kauai Bible Church helps the Hawaii Foodbank Kauai with this branch for food and hygiene product distribution. Church on the Beach Mobile distributes clothes, toiletries, and personal/grooming supplies to the houseless or those in need.

(ATV, Alternatives to Violence) Professional counselors on call to help youth who are in psychiatric crisis or to supplement the efforts of their caregivers. Counselors can refer clients to specialized, short-term, out-of-home placement when needed. Offers a full spectrum of services to women, men, and children in the intervention and prevention of domestic violence.

(Ka'i Like Intensive Monitoring Program) Intensive monitoring, community resource linkages, support, counseling for youth involved in juvenile justice system. Additional phone numbers: (808) 969-1935 Hilo and Kona on Hawaii Island (808) 246-4898 Kauai

Non-partisan political organization working for open, honest, accountable government, and to make government more responsive to the needs of citizens. Members lobby, monitor, and research. Academic credit available to students.

Maintains information resources, i.e. books, magazines, musical recordings, video and audio tapes, State and County government documents and Hawaiiana materials. Provides fax service to send messages to State legislators. Provides access to wi-fi and telephone reference service. Also provides U.S. Passports at several library locations. Voter registration forms also available.

The Aging and Disability Resource Center is the source for individuals who are aging and have disabilities to get impartial information about support and services that help them remain living at home as long as possible with dignity and quality of life. The ADRC staff members provide Options Counseling. It's a process that assists you to make informed decisions to select the long term services and support you need to age well and maintain independence. The ADRC is for people of all incomes and ages, to help you make plans that carry out your individual needs and preferences. It is also a point of access for all publically funded long term support programs and benefits. ADRC is operated by the State of Hawaii in cooperation with the four county governments. Anyone who wants to explore their options for long term support and services, or for help to family caregivers, may also use the ADRC website to search an online database for options, or to request the ADRC staff to contact them.

City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management provides a way to report disaster damages. Use the Residential Damage Self-Reporting Tool at https://www.honolulu.gov/homedamage to report residential damages. Use the Business Damage Self-Reporting Tool at https://www.honolulu.gov/businessdamage to report damages to business. Information is collected after emergencies. Visit the website for more information.

Activities and Attractions Association of Hawaii, Inc. is a nonprofit that promotes Hawaii’s activities and attractions and to represent the views and interests of Hawaii’s activities and attractions. https://hawaiifun.org/ is the only internet supplier-owned one-stop-shop for Hawaii's premier Activities and Attractions. Check for activities on the islands.

Youth identified as requiring intensive mental health services may be enrolled with the Department of Health (DOH) Family Guidance Center (FGC) located in the school district of their home school. They are assigned an FGC Mental Health Care Coordinator (MHCC) at that time. The youth may, and often will, continue to receive School-Based Behavioral Health (SBBH) services and supports from the Department of Education (DOE) in conjunction with the intensive mental health services.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services. Conducts work evaluation, training, job placement, transportation, pre-vocational program. Offers a life skills program. Provides employment in laundry, yard maintenance, car wash, thrift shop, janitorial, sprayhead fabrication, plant production and crafts.

(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.

Key Programs: Administers the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program to provide vaccinations through community healthcare providers for uninsured and underinsured children birth - 18 years of age. Provides education and information to healthcare providers and general public related to vaccines and vaccine-preventable diseases. Monitors immunization levels in schools, child care centers, and targeted populations. Oversees enforcement of school immunization and physical examination requirements. Provides Hepatitis B vaccine to newborn infants born at all Hawaii delivery hospitals. Additional phone numbers: (808) 586-8323 School Immunizations questions (808) 586-8324 Epidemiology Oahu Branch for Hepatitis

(Waianae Wags) Free pet food for pet owners who need help feeding their animals. Check the Facebook page, for availability https://www.facebook.com/waianaewagspetfood/

Provides adult education opportunities for people working towards high school diplomas (GED and CB). Offers classes in citizenship, languages, and special interests such as arts, crafts, sports, cooking, computer and academic classes including business and mathematic classes.

Supportive group housing provided on a less intense level, with consumer support available 8-16 hours on-site and on-call. CARF Accredited.

Provides a comprehensive recreational program in the community. There are three program periods throughout the year: Fall, spring and summer. Activities are geared for all ages, including classes in arts and crafts, Hawaiiana, games and sports, music and seasonal activities, crafts, and excursions. Registration dates, and program period information is published in the Midweek prior to registration.

Explains procedures and orients victims/witnesses to criminal justice system. Accompanies client to court. Provides information on cases. Promotes public awareness of victim/witness concerns. Provides referrals to community agencies if applicable. Assists victims with making restitution requests and filing for criminal injuries compensation when appropriate.

Cancer and its treatment can affect the appetite, the body's ability to tolerate food and how the body uses nutrients. If you are having trouble with: -Weight Loss -Changes in Taste/Appetite -Fatigue affecting your ability to shop for groceries or to eat -Dry Mouth/Mouth Sores -Constipation -Nausea/Vomiting/Diarrhea -Eating healthfully (optimal diet) during & after cancer treatment -Caregiver Support: What foods to prepare or provide for your loved one with cancer