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HCEOC is a Community Action Agency and dedicated to helping people help themselves and their community and eliminate poverty. Provides multiple services to low income families and individuals. Provides transportation for persons with disabilities, elderly, Medicaid participants, and nutrition program clients. Operates high school drop-out prevention program and Language Arts Multicultural Program. Offers shopping assistance. Provides energy assistance and conservation education. Makes deferred loans for home owners to make housing repairs. Provides employment training, case management. Offers information and referral. Please visit the website to submit a contact request form

Provides weekly support groups for compulsive eating, over-eating, and food addiction using 12-step recovery program. Website shows all Big Island Groups' weekly meetings, including contact information, day, time & location: www.oahawaii.org/meetings. Other general information at: www.oa.org

(Emergency Farmer Relief) The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity provides the Emergency Farmer Relief Program. Farmers, ranchers, and businesses who experienced damage or losses from the March 2026 Kona Low 1 or Kona Low 2 may receive a one-time grant of $1,500 to help with immediate needs resulting from the storm. Applications open on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Applicants who complete and submit applications by Friday, March 27, 2026 will be prioritized funding. Awards will be announced in the week of March 30, 2026. To read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) visit the website, https://dab.hawaii.gov/?page_id=13851&preview=true. Call or email with questions. For help completing the application call the Governor’s Office of Recovery and Resiliency at (808) 586-0034. Additional contacts include the Agricultural Loan Division's phone number (808) 973-9460 or email address, [email protected].

(ALA Hawaii Girls State Foundation, ALA Hawaii Girls State) One week leadership and civics engagement camp in the summer for rising girls that are seniors in high school.

Provides free TB skin tests to the general public.

Provides a national toll-free phone line to answer commonly asked questions on postal service, such as service hours, zip code and address information, and mailing rates. A caller attempting to reach a postal worker in Hawaii, or who asks a question that cannot be answered by Mainland operators, will be given a local number to call. Also provides U.S. Passports and voter ballot forms also available at several Post Office locations.

Early Childhood Services are provided to children three to six years old with delays in which age appropriate milestones are not yet met. These children typically fall outside the scope of the Department of Education & Special Education Services. The needs of each child are met through professional therapeutic services designed for the child to help them thrive in their home, preschool and community. Our goal is to better prepare the child for kindergarten and beyond by using family engagement techniques and strategies.

(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.

(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.

(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.

The Registry program helps child care providers determine their eligibility to work in the field and also provides career counseling assistance on all islands.

Provides comprehensive services to persons in acute mental health crisis or who are suffering from a serious mental illness. Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment, counseling and psychotherapy, case management, outreach, crisis intervention, and psychosocial rehabilitation.

Processes motor vehicle registrations, transfers of vehicle ownership, duplicate vehicle registration, bicycle registration and dog licensing.

(Na Kia i O Maui, Lahaina Resource and Recovery Center) Na Kia i O Maui provides household goods, furniture, daily essentials, and nonperishable food to fire survivors of Lahaina and Upcountry Maui and March 2026 Kona Low flood survivors. Visit the website and click on the "Get Help - LRRC" and click on "Apply Now". Please add your needs and if you are a flood or fire survivor. Appointments are required. Muck and cleaning kits may be available.

Visit the website and click on the Community section for the Emergency Water Preparedness link to receive the PDF, Don’t Be Scared,Be Water Prepared Water Emergency Preparedness. There are also a few resources in the Conservation section under Conservation Resources.

(Drivers Licensing - Waimea) Administers written and road tests for driver's license for automobiles, buses, mopeds, motorcycles, motorscooters, and trucks over 11,000 GVWR. Issues commercial driver's licenses and permits. Receives international and local driver's license inquiries.

Provides a duty free zone for products in the stream of international commerce. Merchandise within this zone is not subject to United States customs laws or tariffs. Protected activities include warehouse, manipulation and manufacturing of merchandise.

(Ali`iolani Hale, Hawaii State Judiciary Communications and Community Relations Office, Judiciary Public Information and Complaints) Provides information and referral for the public who have questions or complaints about the courts and/or offices of the Hawaii State Judiciary.

Provides a clinic for medical services. Vaccinations for: Flu

Provides a clinic for medical services. Vaccines for: Flu, Yellow Fever

We provide a fun and safe place for youth to gather. A variety of youth activities offered to youth ages 8 to 18.

Private school includes grades K-12 for boys and girls.

Section 8 is open as of August 1, 2025. If you need help to apply call The Coordination Center in Hilo at (808) 501-1413.

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.

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.