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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.

Youth small boat day sailing. Youth from 8 years - 20 years old participant in day time sailing activities on boats that range from 8 ft to 30 ft. Activities divided into programs for 8 -12 years and 12 years and older. Programs include basic sailing, intermediate sailing and racing. Sailing is an Olympic sport that can be done as an individual or team. Our programs provide children/teens opportunity to develop independent as well as co-operative thinking, healthy outdoor activities and beneficial adult mentoring. Big Island Sailing Foundation facilitates sailing "day camps" primarliy on the Kona coast. Summer camps are in June - July; Winter break camp at the end of December and Spring camps each year.

LDAH provides mentoring, technical assistance and training to parents/families of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities in special education.

(ORL Processing Center) The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and needy households, and those making the transition from welfare to self-sufficiency. The SNAP processing center provides public assistance, food stamps (SNAP) and financial assistance, to eligible individuals and families. They handle new applications and ongoing assistance. A paper copy of the application can be downloaded, printed, signed and submitted via US postal mail or dropped off in the drop box. For a PDF of the paper application, visit the website and click on "SNAP (formerly Food Stamps)" from the menu "Benefit, Employment & Support Services (BESSD) SNAP, Financial, Child Care, General Assistance and more". The click on the link "If you are unable to apply online, you may download and print this paper form application – click here". A Drop box is available on site to drop off documents. For SNAP Interviews, please input your case number found on your notification form when you call the Public Assistance Information Line/Call Center (PAIS) at (855) 643-1643 so the system can confirm your scheduled interview and connect you to the interview. Additional Phone Numbers: (877) 447-5990 or dial 711 - TTY

Facility features: Treadmills Stair climbers Elliptical machines Cable televisions Personal entertainment Free weights Weight machines Circuit training room Two stretch cages Cross fit room Basketball courts Racquetball courts Tennis courts - and tennis lessons

(Temporary Disability Insurance, TDI) Enforces labor laws relating to workers compensation (wage replacement benefits, medical or hospital care for work-related illness or injury), temporary disability insurance (wage replacement benefits for non-work-related illness or injury), and prepaid health care (medical or hospital care for non-work-related illness or injury).

Reporting missing persons.

Provides noxious weed control, seed testing, seed certification, plant disease control and eradication. Operates Miconia Hotline for the eradication of the weed. Accepts reports of noxious weeds and plant diseases such as miconia, banana bunchy top disease, papaya ringspot virus, banana poka, gorse, ivy gourd.

Provides assistance for seniors and caregivers with finding the right services to assist with challenges and identifying the right support systems. Waikiki Community Center has two Senior Resource Coordinators: Trish Lowry and Crystal Antonio. Trish and Crystal are available for appointments Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm. Call (808) 923-1802 to schedule an appointment for this valuable, free service.

Provides primary health care, family planning services and preventive services. Provides health education on topics such as diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, diet counseling and medication management. Offers outreach, family counseling, HIV testing and counseling. Sponsors the Hamakua Asthma Camp for children. Accepts insurance of all types. Provides flu and pneumonia vaccines (need to be seen by physician first). Also provides a smoking cessation program.

Provides required education to qualify for a hunting license. Administers written exam. Course includes firearms safety, first aid, survival rules, conservation and wildlife identification.

Offers complete family dentistry including exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride treatment, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures, etc. Dental emergency treatments include dental pain and facial swelling relief and extraction.

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. Educates public to use grade standards. Administers federal standards and compliance.

(Act 202) Mediation Services of Maui provides trained volunteer mediators to act as impartial third parties who guide participants in conflict toward settlement on past due rent.

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.

(AAA) Provides emergency road service and travel services to members of AAA Hawaii and AAA across the nation. Supports public safety programs for auto and pedestrian safety improvement. Provides auto insurance to members. Offers full travel agency. Other numbers for members: (800) 222-4357 also known as (800) AAA - HELP for Emergencies; (800) 736-2886 Neighbor Islands; (800) 955-4833 TTD

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, Hawaiiana, 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.

ESH recognizes the value employment has in achieving acceptance and living independent and fulfilling lives. ESH Employment Services provides exceptional, individualized services that support community integration through competitive employment. In collaborating with the Job Seeker, ESH develops an Individual Plan which will identify employment goals, activities and objectives. To implement best practices and person -centered planning, ESH uses a "Discovery Process" and "Customized Employment" model. Discovery Process and Customized Employment are recognized by the US Department of Labor as best practices.

Administers statewide system of commercial harbors consisting of seven deep draft and two medium draft harbors. The seven deep draft ports serving the State are Honolulu and Barbers Point on the island of Oahu, Port Allen and Nawiliwili on the island of Kauai, Kahului on the island of Maui, and Hilo and Kawaihae on the island of Hawaii. The medium draft facilities are Kewalo Basin on Oahu and Kaunakakai on Molokai. Also responds to harbor complaints.

Safeguards the rights of individuals in need of assistance in criminal, involuntary commitment and family cases by providing legal services.

Provides youth development activities, educational assistance, career guidance, athletics/sports, arts & culture, healthy lifestyles, leadership development, and media and technology.

(Oceanic Time Warner Cable (former name)) Time Warner Cable is able to provide phone, cable and internet services.

Handles complaints for RICO concerning regulated vocations and professions. Complaints about unfair/deceptive business practices are also handled for the Office of Consumer Protection. Acts as referral agency for consumers with questions and complaints. Administers the State Certified Arbitration Program that settles lemon law disputes. The Hawaii “Lemon Law” helps consumers who buy or lease new motor vehicles and have repeated problems in getting their vehicles repaired under the manufacturer’s warranty. Provides basic information regarding business entities, professional and vocational license status, and complaints history on licensed professionals and merchants/businesses. Also provides information on business complaints history and on identity theft. Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO): http://cca.hawaii.gov/rico Office of Consumer Protection: http://cca.hawaii.gov/ocp (808) 587-3222 General consumer complaints (DCCA Hotline) (808) 587-3222 or (808) 587-3295 Identity Theft Hotline (808) 586-2790 Insurance Division (808) 586-2634 (Consumer Protection) - Landlord Tenant (808) 587-3295 Mortgage Brokers

Educates people about conserving energy and provides installation of energy saving devices such as solar panel systems, refrigerators, smart power strips and LED light bulbs.

Kipuka o ke Ola is dedicated to a healthy community in which to live, work and raise strong families. We support this vision by collaborating to improve the health status with programs including: Get Fit Hawaii, North Hawaii Drug Free Coalition and Lifeplan Institute Hawaii Island. We encourage a blended model of health and healing that includes mind, body, spirit, nature and community. Our focus is on three districts of north Hawaii Island: North Kohala, South Kohala and Hamakua but collaborate island-wide.