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Refers mental health consumers to self-help/support groups. Trains consumers to lead/facilitate groups. Advocates for rights of persons with mental illness. Provides support groups, Bridges Educational Course, Self Esteem Course, Peer Mentoring, Warm Line, Speeches to schools and groups on how to stay mentally healthy, consumer advocacy.

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

Provides professional and public education about cancer. Provides services for cancer patients and their families. Distributes information on cancer's "seven warning signs" and emphasizes prevention through healthy lifestyles to reduce cancer risk. Promotes early detection to increase survival rates through regular physical examinations. Loans equipment (hospital beds, wheelchairs, commodes, etc.). Through volunteers, provides transportation to medical treatment. Also offers support group meetings and stop smoking programs, cab vouchers.

Prevents child abuse and neglect through public awareness, education and advocacy.

Presentation are given to 4th grade students at their schools concerning endangered species and conservation. Touch-see exhibits of animal bio facts are shared with students.

(Opala, Plastic Bag Ban) Develops and administers City and County recycling programs. Provides island residents and businesses with information regarding current recycling programs and programs in development for the island of Oahu, including drop-off recycling centers, recycling for condos and businesses, backyard composting, workshops. Call about the Plastic Bag Ban that became effective on 7/1/15. Accepts green waste and Christmas trees at City facilities or directly at the composting sites.

Provides information on Advance Care Planning to help people who may be facing serious illness and their loved ones prepare for decisions they may need to make as a person's illness progresses. Provides information on advance directives and is Hawaii's clearing house for POLST (Providers Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment)a portable medical order for people with advance illness. Provides professional and public education, advocacy and public policy, referrals and resources on palliative and hospice care, and leadership for statewide palliative and end-of-life care initiatives. The "Let's Talk Story" Program will go to community groups, churches and temples and provide free training.

Connect with Muscular Dystrophy Association's (MDA) National Resource Center where you can work with trained specialists that can help connect you to resources, information about the diseases in our program, support and services, programs, and activities.

Operates an independent, non-profit, community-based, non-partisan organization whose primary concern is the prudent use of natural and human resources in Kauai County. Focuses on seven resource areas: forestry, agriculture, community development, infrastructure, parks and recreation, education and cultural awareness.

(HI-EMA, SCD, State Civil Defense Division) State of Hawaii Department of Defense's Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) activates public warning and instructions in emergencies. HI-EMA coordinates with county civil defense agencies integrated plans for all hazards, disaster response and recovery. HI-EMA provides community education on hazard awareness, and disaster preparedness, and conducts professional training programs.

Through public-private partnerships, Malama Maui Nui stretches government dollars further by gaining the in-kind support of local businesses and volunteers to malama aina in Maui Nui. Projects include marine debris cleanups, coral reef outreach & education, invasive plant control, native outplanting, illegal dumpsite clearing, litter pickups, graffiti cleanup, recycling, community paint exchange, and environmental education. Ongoing volunteer opportunities are available in Kihei at our Laie Wetland Restoration Project, in Kahului at Kanaha Beach Park, and at various community.

Conducts awareness campaigns and encourages organ donation. Sponsors volunteer constituent councils for organ donors and transplant patients, including the TransAction Council, the Hawaii Organ Donor Family Council. Sponsors the Transplant Games, an Olympic-Style competition for transplant recipients. Supports training opportunities for health care professionals. Educates the public about problems of progressive kidney disease and possible means of prevention. Conducts free patient/family workshops called "Kidney Options Patient Empowerment." Publishes free dialysis cookbooks and kidney patient handbooks. Offers free educational CD roms for children, along with a school outreach program featuring "Sidney the Kidney." Conducts free statewide kidney screenings, provides disease self-management programs, nutritional counseling, cooking deomonstrations and funds research initiatives for a cure. Accepts donations of automobiles in running or non-running condition. Can arrange for a free tow if ne

Serves as an informational resource for all EPA programs. Provides EPA materials to general public, Federal, Hawaii State and county government agencies, elected officials and environmental organizations. Conducts environmental outreach activities through Hawaii schools, community groups and environmental events. Developed teacher information packets of environmental lesson materials. Conducts speaking engagements at schools for all grade levels and the general public. Works to facilitate communication flow between Hawaii media and EPA personnel by assisting reporters in obtaining background information on news release subjects or directing the media to the proper Regional sources.

Links individuals with technology so all people can participate in every aspect of community life by promoting technology through advocacy, training, information, and education. Provides information and referral to anyone interested in assistive technology (AT) devices and services for people with disabilities. Operates equipment loan banks statewide. Provides training to consumer and professional groups. Works to ensure that schools, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and health insurers provide assessments, funding and training in the use of AT devices and services for their clients. Administers a low-interest financial loan program to assist individuals in purchasing assistive technology when no other sources of funding are available. Assistive technology is any item or equipment that has been specifically designed or modified to enable people to maintain or improve their functioning while ensuring their quality of life. Some examples of assistive devices include: ramps, modified door knobs,

Staff provides care coordination, information and referral, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and networking with others in the community who have the resources and knowledge to assist in meeting the needs of the association's consumers and their families.

(MEMA, Tropical Storm Calvin, December 2021 Storm, Kona Low Storm, March 2021 Flood) Disseminates emergency public information and instructions. Coordinates disaster response and assistance. Provides public education concerning emergency management, natural and technological hazards and emergency preparedness. Be informed and receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for our Emergency Alert Program. This system enables us to provide you with critical information quickly for a variety of emergency situations. Click on link for details about MEMA Alerts: https://www.mauicounty.gov/983/MEMA-Alerts

(DCP) Raise Awareness and Educate Humanity about Dyslexia by providing Educational Workshops, Dyslexia & Dysgraphia Screenings, Informational support, Specialized Multi-Sensory Tutoring (in person and online) to empower children and adults in becoming independent, fluent learners in reading, writing, spelling, handwriting, and mathematics.

(Family Peace Center - Oahu, FPC) Oahu Family Peace Center teaches non-violent problem-solving skills for families struggling with adult aggression and behavioral dysfunction. The program emphasizes partnership, equality, and respect among families. The center provides support for survivors/victims and child witnesses of domestic violence that includes individual and group counseling, case management, parental classes, community referrals, and legal system advocacy. Support for offenders includes violence intervention groups. Community education and training for schools, community groups, and agencies available. Groups area available after hours in the evening. New Address: 1300 Halona Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Provides case management, counseling, hospital visitation, and support programs. Provides food pantry to clients only. Offers support groups. Conducts outreach to youth, women and high risk populations in the community and work place. Advocates for progressive public policy and effective service systems. Provides free Hepatitis C testing, free HIV testing and free Syphilis testing.

Pacific Whale Foundation's mission is to protect our oceans through science and advocacy. Conducts scientific research of ocean, coral reefs and marine mammals. Applies research findings to preserve natural marine habitats and animals. Provides public education, encourages community participation through lectures, school visits, natural history cruises, snorkeling trips and whale watching cruises. Offers internships for interested researchers who apply. Manages Adopt-a-Whale and Adopt-a-Spinner Dolphin program allowing interested citizens to receive information on the movements and developments of a specific whale. Operates Pacific Whale Foundation's Eco-Adventure, a for-profit subsidiary.

(ATV, YWCA of Kauai Alternatives to Violence) Provides psycho-education and support designed to interrupt the cycle of violence. Assists clients with anger management. Encourages, teaches and advocates non-violent behaviors. Available as a resource in the community for speakers and presentations.

Educates the public about blindness. Awards scholarships to blind students. Assists blind persons who are victims of discrimination or have been denied their rights. Informs blind persons about available services and their rights. Helps qualified blind people find jobs.

Conducts awareness campaigns and encourages organ donation. Sponsors volunteer constituent councils for organ donors and transplant patients, including the TransAction Council, the Hawaii Organ Donor Family Council and the Transplant Association of Hawaii. Sponsors the Transplant Games, an Olympic-Style competition for transplant recipients. Supports training opportunities for health care professionals. Educates the public about problems of progressive kidney disease and possible means of prevention. Conducts free patient/family workshops called "People Like Us Live." Publishes free dialysis cookbooks and kidney patient handbooks. Offers free educational CD Roms for children, along with a school outreach program featuring "Sidney the Kidney." Conducts free statewide kidney screenings and funds research initiatives for a cure. Accepts donations of automobiles in running or non-running condition. Can arrange for a free tow if necessary. Also accepts donations of gently used clothing a

Sponsors hikes and weekend conservation service projects. Lobbies on conservation and environmental issues. Makes presentations on environmental issues.

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.