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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 Hawaii FYI and telephone reference service.

Each year, Hawai‘i Opera Theatre produces an opera specifically designed to take “on tour” to schools all around the state. In addition to being a great experience with music and drama, this show can also be used to enhance curriculum. Themes are relevant to social studies, language arts, math and more. This production is recommended for grade level K-8 and family audiences but has also been successful with middle and high school audiences as well. Cost per performance is $325 with the recommended audience size of 200 students per performance. The production uses live music accompaniment. If your school does not have a piano, a synthesizer can be brought to the school. HOT provides a study guide that includes a synopsis of the show and classroom activities. Bring Opera to your school! Please call (808) 683-7205 or email [email protected] for availability. Email [email protected] to join the Education Mail List.

Homeowner Assistance Loans are available to help Native Hawaiian first-time homebuyers purchase land, pay for septic systems, homesites, construction, or down payment and closing costs.

Distributes documentary film "Freedom in Depth" hosted by Jean-Michel Cousteau which stars nineteen disabled divers. Offers other scuba information and list of specially trained scuba instructor and distributes second film "To Fly in Freedom" with Jacques Cousteau and Jean-Michel Cousteau. Ttrains and certify scuba instructors. Conducts accessible dive trips worldwide. There are HSA trained instructors on Oahu, Maui, and Hawaii.

The Red Cross provides disaster response to those affected by disasters in East Hawaii County and shares critical preparedness information to the community so that people can prepare before a disaster strikes. All disaster response and disaster training are provided at no charge. Training classes such as first aid, CPR and Lifeguarding are available for a fee. To request a presentation to your organization, school or group, please call our offices.

Assists persons recovering from mild to catastrophic strokes who may need to make major physical and psychological adjustments to cope with paralysis, speech problems, cognitive deficits, swallowing disorders, and visual perception difficulties. Assesses and treats swallowing disorders. Provides mobility training or wheelchair skills. Develops adaptive techniques and custom-designed equipment. Provides speech theraphy. Computer therapy for visual, perceptual, and cognitive training. Stroke Support Group meets every first Tuesday of each month from 10:00 am - 11:30 am at the Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Everyone (patient, family, caregivers, etc.) is welcome, there is no membership fee.

(Wildfire August 2023) For individuals seeking immediate help, call (800) RED-CROSS to find the most recent list of shelters and evacuation centers.

(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, Polio vaccine, Rabies vaccine, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Shingles vaccine, Tdap vaccine, Tick-Borne Encephalitis, Typhoid vaccine, and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.

The Taxpayers Voice for a safe and beautiful community. The West Maui Taxpayers Association (WMTA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1974 to provide an organized voice of support for public and private improvements which have potential benefit for the West Maui community from Lahaina to Kapalua. WMTA was founded to assure that West Maui would receive its fair share of tax-funded improvements by state and county governments. WMTA has been at work on these improvements for over 40 years. Represents taxpayers' interests to the government. Welcomes individual and business members and inquiries from the general public. Schedules public education forums dealing with issues and proposed laws to advance responsible action.

The Tiki Turtle is a vocational training cafe at the Arc of Hilo in partnership with Chef Lee from Pacific Mix Catering. Visit the website to see the menu and order online.

(Hawaii Relief Program) Maui Economic Opportunity has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including: -Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month) -One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000) -Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source) -One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source). Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees. Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers. Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

An ongoing support group for family members who have experienced a loss in their lives. The group offers the public a chance to explore and exchange experiences in coping with loss, facilitate communications, methods of communicating the memories of loved ones, and more.

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

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

(Kauai Firth Circuit Court Self Help Center) The Kauai Court Self-Help Center will provide legal help to the Garden Island community on a pilot basis. Volunteer attorneys from the Kauai County Bar Association will provide limited legal information by telephone in areas such as landlord-tenant, family, and other district court matters.

(Adult Program, Adult Group Homes - Hale Kukunaokala) Hale Naau Pono provides group homes for persons with serious mental illness. Group homes provide shared, safe, homelike environments where adults are assited with developing and maintaining skills of independent living (managing personal finances, daily living skills, social skills, medication adherence, compliance with medical, behavioral and legal orders, and coordinating services with the various providers on the team to support client success). Program Participants are assigned to a single or shared room (limit 2 beds per room). Houses are between 4 and 7 bedrooms and 5 to 8 beds. Program fees include room, electricity, water, internet, phone and basic cable and shared supplies like toilet paper, laundry detergent, hand soap, cleaning supplies. Homes are fully furnished and participants are expected to purchase their own food, medications, personal hygiene. Participants will work with program staff to establish personal goals, attend structured rehabilitation, education or work programs during the weekdays and perform common household chores.

(Homeless Shelter) Shelter facilities provide guests with hot showers, daily meals (3 meals a day), storage lockers, mail service, and access to services that include case management, healthcare, employment, and housing assistance.

Our monthly therapeutic events serve as 'mini-retreats' by engaging families in a variety of healing activities and nurturing ongoing relationships with others on the grief journey. It offers an opportunity to revive health in the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual self while developing meaningful relationships with families who have suffered a similar loss.

(HI Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice) HI Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice conducts data analysis and research to address income inequality, educates policymakers and the public, engages in collaborative problem solving and coalition building, and advocates for policy and systems change. HI Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice does not provide direct social services. If you would like to advocate for one of our issues, please feel free to contact us.

Provides nutrition and support services for Native Hawaiians aged 60 and over. Serves lunch on scheduled site days. Offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and referrals to other community agencies. Provides limited transportation (call for further information) and home-delivered meals to eligible participants.

Call to check for vaccine availability, costs or other restrictions. Must present photo ID and insurance card. Vaccines for: Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, HPV, MMR, Meningococcal MPSV4, Meningococcal B, PneumococcalConjugate, PneumococcalPolysacchride, TetanusDiphtheriaTd, TetanusDiptPert, Varicella (Chickenpox), Zoster, Travel Vaccines