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Dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse by providing direct legal services to clients, legal information, case management and support services, community education, and advocacy for system reform and other specialized services. Additional phone numbers: (605) 956-5680 Text Help Line COVID-19 Update to Services: DVAC Help Line is still open on weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Clients can now text the help line at (605) 956-8680 Crisis Services and Support Groups

• Chat feature has been added to https://www.domesticviolenceactioncenter.org
• Support groups are conducted via zoom
• Advocates in all DVAC programs are working

ONSITE COURT ADVOCACY

• Kapolei - to respond to the needs of petitioners filing ex parte petitions for restraining order.
• Kapolei - accompany survivors through their Order to Show Cause hearing for obtaining Orders for Protection
• Punchbowl Circuit Court - petitioners filing for ex parte restraining orders.

LEGAL SERVICES

• New cases are being accepted
• Representation in all restraining order matters is ongoing.

Escorts the frail, elderly to doctors, hospitals, banks and pharmacies. Provides information and referrals that facilitate access to community resources.

Provides social service program for Native Hawaiians aged 60 and older. Serves Hawaiian lunch meal each day. Offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and referrals to other community agencies.

Ho‘ōla Nā Pua believes that every child should have a clear path to their bright future. To prevent a threat to that path, we provide educational presentations to students during school-time. Additionally we train the adults in their lives to intervene and respond, including teachers, parents, caregivers, custodians, and frontline workers. Services are available through free community webinars hosted twice a month on various topics relating to sex trafficking. Classroom awareness presentations are also available to grades 5-12

The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to enable victims to find safety and live lives free of abuse. Highly trained, experienced advocates offer confidential and anonymous compassionate support, crisis intervention, education, safety planning, and referral services. Additional E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] (800) 787-3224 TTY (855) 812-1001 Videophone

(PSI Helpline) Provides a helpline for support and local referrals for postpartum mental health, along with online information and support groups to help families, providers, and communities learn about the emotional and mental health of childbearing families. Website helps locate specialized support coordinators. The helpline connects callers to crisis hotlines, support groups, and events in that area. Helpline runs 24/7, but is staffed only during business hours. Callers may leave confidential messages anytime and staff will return them as soon as possible.

Adult day care services for senior citizens of all ethnic backgrounds. Services include daily exercises, arts and crafts, socialization, outings, local entertainment, and other mentally and physically stimulating activities. We also offer bathing for an additional charge. Late Fee of $250 assessed per 30 days outstanding.

Provides information and referral services to Hawaiians. Offers clients a "one-stop shop" for health and human service resources and links clients with appropriate agency services.

(Immigration Office - County of Hawaii) Provides immigration information and assistance on immigration related issues and concerns to the constituents of Hawai‘i County, (including citizenship, permanent residency and family based petition), disseminates immigration forms, acts as a resource office, and serves as a liaison to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS formerly INS).

The Child Care Provider Search Portal from the Department of Human Services provides individuals and families a website with the ability to search for a Child Care Provider or Facility in an area or neighborhood of their choice.

Kokua Native Hawaiians who are committed to achieving their potential for themselves, their families and communities through the following six focus areas: Employment and Training, Career and Technical Education, High Risk Reduction Services, Financial Literacy, Elder Services and the Native Hawaiian Library.

The Intake, Information and Referral department provides Information and Referral to the specific programs for those who are eligible.

(E-Kokua Club) The Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii (EFH) offers a free membership to the E-Kokua Club to children, teens, adults, and caregivers. Through monthly cultural healing activities (hula, lei-making, ukulele, art therapy), peer support groups, and seizure first aid education, the E-Kokua Club provides a welcoming, stigma-free community where families can learn, connect, and thrive. In addition, EFH is the local manager of the National Epilepsy Helpline for Hawaii. This means families calling for seizure support, education, or resources speak directly to persons in the islands who understand our communities. Visit the website for more information.

The Intake, Information and Referral department provides Information and Referral to the specific programs for those who are eligible.

Provides information and referral for seniors and caregivers. Benefits assistance for low income Medicare recipients. Intake for other Catholic Charities Senior Services.

Provides both escort service and home visitation. Escorts the frail elderly to doctors, hospitals, banks, pharmacy. Arranges home visits to assess needs, provide information and referrals that facilitate access to community resources.

(Grow a Rainbow Program, Stop Youth Suicide and Bullying Program) At Mental Health America of Hawai‘i (MHA Hawai‘i), we serve our community by advocating and educating to promote mental wellness. We offer a Help Line. Weekdays, 9am - 4:30pm, we help callers – people with mental health challenges, family members, providers, members of the general public – find the assistance they need. We offer the only comprehensive directory of human services in the state, "Finding Help: A Human Services Directory for the State of Hawai‘i" We provide the following trainings: • Self-Care for Youth The consequences of stress can impact how we learn, go about our daily lives, and relationships with our loved ones. It is especially important for youth to learn how to incorporate self-care in their daily routines. This presentation was designed to teach youth easy tools to help them feel stronger, more hopeful, and better able to cope with stress. Please join Mental Health America of Hawai‘i to learn more about what you can do to be mentally healthy. Who can attend: High school-aged

Provides social service and health program for Native Hawaiians aged 60 and older. Serves lunch meal each day. Offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and referrals to other community agencies.

At Mental Health America of Hawaii (MHA Hawaii), we serve our community by advocating and educating to promote mental wellness. We offer a Help Line. Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, we help callers – people with mental health challenges, family members, providers, members of the general public – find the assistance they need. We offer the only comprehensive directory of human services in the state, "Finding Help: A Human Services Directory for the State of Hawaii" We provide the following trainings: • Self-Care for Youth The consequences of stress can impact how we learn, go about our daily lives, and relationships with our loved ones. It is especially important for youth to learn how to incorporate self-care in their daily routines. This presentation was designed to teach youth easy tools to help them feel stronger, more hopeful, and better able to cope with stress. Please join Mental Health America of Hawaii to learn more about what you can do to be mentally healthy. Who can attend: High school-age

Provides information and referral services to Hawaiians for health and human service resources and links clients with appropriate agency services.

Provides safety and shelter to women and their children in danger, due to domestic violence. Assists clients in obtaining medical, financial and legal services as needed. Provides transportation to access resources. Offers individual and group advocacy. Refers callers elsewhere who are in need of detoxification, intensive medical or psychological care. Provides transitional housing and support services. Temporary restraining order (TRO) preparation. Additional phone numbers: (808) 579-9581 Shelter Services Intake (808) 242-0775 Temporary Restraining Orders and Transitions Project (808) 661-7111 For services in West Maui (808) 565-6700 For services on Lanai (808) 866-2852 For services in Hana

(Autism Speaks) Information and family services on autism are available by phone or visit the website. Autism Response Team (ART) members are specially trained to connect families with information, resources and opportunities. For help in Spanish, email [email protected] or call (888) 772-9050.

Provides social service and health program for Native Hawaiians aged 60 and over. Serves lunch meal each day. Provides transportation within limited geographical distance to and from site. Provides escort service to medical appointments and other related services. Offers friendly visiting, telephone reassurance and referrals to other community agencies.

Operates information and referral line for parents of children with special needs. Facilitates parent-to-parent communication. Provides lending library and quarterly newsletter. Sponsors annual conference related to parenting children with special needs (such as special education or behavior management). Additional phone numbers: (808) 974-4000 ext 6-8126 Hawaii Island (Voice) (808) 274-3141 ext 6-8126 Kauai (Voice) (808) 984-2400 ext 6-8126 Maui (Voice) (800) 468-4644 ext 68121 Molokai/Lanai (Voice):

We provide clean and sober housing, bridge to success transitional housing, resource referrals, parenting classes, life skills classes, substance abuse relapse prevention, intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment, re-entry from incarceration, domestic violence education, employment services, case management, and advocacy. WIN is committed to guiding women and teens towards sobriety, self-esteem and responsibility through our warm, nurturing and holistic approach. We help our clients develop positive life skills they need to become independent and productive members of our community. We do everything we can to break the generational cycle of hopelessness and abuse. WIN gives preference for admission of pregnant women in our housing and treatment program.