Resources

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NPK Resources

1. Hawai‘i Diaper Bank, call the Hawai‘i Diaper Bank office at (808) 731-6611.

2. Emergency food pantry provided by the Food Basket, call the NPK office at (808) 331-8777.

3. For parenting class, call the NPK office for information at (808) 331-8777.

Additional Resources:

Abuse & Neglect

Child Welfare Services 808-327-4787
- Central Intake. Provide protective intervention services to prevent child abuse and neglect.
CWS Hotline 888-380-3088
- Anonymously report suspected cases of abuse & neglect.

Children’s Services

Children with Special Health Needs (DOH) 808-322-4882
- Helps families obtain medical treatment for kids with chronic health conditions requiring Specialist care.
Child Care Connections (DHS) 808-334-6101
- 74-5620 Palani Rd #208 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Child care subsidies for income-eligible families kids 0-13
Child Support Enforcement Agency 808-933-0644
- 88 Kanoelehua Ave. #202 Hilo, HI. 96720
Easter Seals Hawaii 808-961-3081
- Physical, occupational, special instruction, speech + language therapy for children with special needs age 0-3
The Parent Line 808-526-1222
- Resources & educational tools for parents.
West Hawaii Children’s Justice Center 808-329-5261
- 75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
PATCH People Attentive To Children 808-322-3500
- 79-7393 Mamalahoa Hwy. Unit 4 A Kealakekua, 96750
- Info/referral on child care-resources, training, support.
Women, Infants & Children Program 808-322-4888
- (WIC) Kealakekua
- Milk/other staple foods for income-eligible pregnant, nursing/post-partum, kids under 5 “at nutritional risk”.

Disabilities

ARC of Kona 808-323-2626
- PO Box 127, Kealakekua
- Transportation, evaluation, job counseling/training/placement for persons with disabilities.
Full Life 808-322-9333
- 75-6082 Ali’I Dr., Kailua-Kona 96740
- Provides supports for developmental disabilities. Services are free for those who meet eligibility criteria. Services include: chore services, respite, residential habilitation,
TTY-TDD
- Hearing to call deaf 1-511 | Deaf to call hearing 1-711
- Electronic communication relay phones for the deaf, hard of hearing and speaking-impaired.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation 808-323-0025
- Assistance and counseling for employment, evaluation, guidance, vocational training for those with physical, men-tal, visual and hearing disabilities.
Kona Literacy Center 808-329-1180
- Free one-to-one tutoring for basic reading & writing skills
- Free English as a second language (ESL) classes.
Hawaii Cares 988 or 800-753-6879
- Entry point for housing, substance abuse treatment, mental health case management, etc.

Domestic Violence

Alternatives to Violence 808-323-2664
- (Turning Point for Families)
- 81-6587 Mamalahoa Hwy. Pualani Terrace Bldg. C Kealakekua, 96750
- Separate men’s, women’s and teens’ psycho-educational
- Violence control groups.
Domestic Violence Action Center 1-800-690-6200
- PO Box 3198 Honolulu, 96801
- Legal information for abused persons,.
Child and Family Services 808-322-7233
Domestic Violence Shelter Kona 24 hours

Employment, Food, Shelter and Clothing

Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council HCEOC Kona 808-322-3428
- Provides services to low income families & individuals
The Food Basket 808-322-7373
- 73-4161 Ulu Wini Pl. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740.
- Working to feed the hungry through different programs.
Salvation Army 808-326-2330
- 75-233 Kalani St. Kailua Kona, 96740
- Dinners M/W/F from 6-7PM.
- Thurs. Mobile dinner wagon on Ali’i Dr. from 6-7PM. Food pantry open Tues. 11-1 PM.
NPP Coordination Center 808-501-1413
- Guidance for residents seeking community resources .
Workforce Development Division 808-327-4770
- 74-5565 Luhia St. #205 C-4 Kailua Kona, 96740
- Liaison between job-seekers and potential employers. Training assistance for eligible clients.
American Job Center 808-935-6527
Full Circle Thrift Shop 808-329-6217
- 76-6280 Kuakini Hwy. Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Goodwill Thrift Shop 808-443-5858
- 73-4786 Kanalani Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

Health Services

Kumakai Health + Wellness 808-331-8177
- 74-5620 Palani Rd. Ste 101,Kailua Kona, HI 96740
- Education and advocacy for AIDS prevention. Support groups, daily living help, Free HIV, hepatitis testing, referrals for STD testing.
Project Vision Hawaii 808-201-3937
Public Health Nursing
- Kealakekua 808-322-1500
- Kohala 808-889-7135
- Waimea 808-887-8116
- Childhood immunizations, TB tests, and range of other services.
Med Quest Hawaii 808-327-4970
- 75-5591 Palani Road Ste 3004 Kailua Kona, 96740 Health coverage for eligible lower income Hawaii residents.
LIV Pregnancy & Women’s Wellness 808-326-1766
- 74-5565 Luhia St. Kailua Kona, 96740
- Free pregnancy tests, ultra-sound, fertility awareness,
Tutu’s House 808-885-6777
- 64-1032 Mamalahoa Hwy #304 Kamuela, 96743
- Community Resource Center focusing on wellness and health education.
West Hawaii Community Health Center 808-326-5629
- 75-5751 Kuakini Hwy #101A Kailua Kona, 96740
- Kealakehe 808-355-5600
- Kealakekua 808-324-0703
- Waikoloa 808-769-5160
- Primary health care, preventive services, regardless of income.

Hospitals

Kohala Hospital 808-889-6211
Kona Community Hospital 808-322-9311
Queen’s North Hawaii Community Hospital 808-885-4444

Miscellaneous

Hele On Bus: heleonbus.org 808-961-8744
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii 1-800-499-4302
- 75-170 Hualalai Rd. B303A Kailua Kona, HI. 96740
- Free low cost legal services for low income & senior clients.
Kona Rehab 808-334-0806
YWCA Sexual Assault Support Service 808-334-1624
- 75-5706 Hanama Pl, Ste 104 Kailua Kona, HI 96740
- 24 hr. Sexual assault crisis line. Assistance with decision making, reporting, and criminal injuries/compensation. Counseling services for current/past victims-children, women, men. Education awareness for professional students and community members.
Parent Line 1-800-816-1222
- A line to answer questions on child behavior and development

Multi-Services

Catholic Charities Hawaii 808-331-4673
- 73-5618 Maiau St. Suite B201 Kailua-Kona HI. 96740
- Services for families involved with CPS, visitation, parenting classes, counseling, home based services, therapeutic foster care, interstate compact through DHS. Financial as-sistance and immigration services are also available.
Child and Family Service 808-323-2664
- PO BOX 1808 Kealakekua, 96750
- Crisis mobile outreach, domestic violence services, sexual abuse therapy, therapeutic foster home, DV TRO’s.
Family Support Hawaii 808-326-7778
- 75-127 Lunapule Rd. #11 Kailua Kona, 96740
- A wide range of programs for children and families.
HOPE Services/Friendly Place 808-935-3050
- 74-5593 Pawai Pl. Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740
- A resource center offering comprehensive homeless services. Medical, Dental, Showers, Laundry, and Case Management.
Goodwill Industries of Hawaii 808-443-5858
- 74-5599 Luhia St. #C4-C6 Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740
- A service that provides work opportunities for recipients of government financial assistance.
Department of Human Services 808-327-4787
- 73-4257 Hulikoa Dr. #C Kailua-Kona, HI. 96740
- Responds to reports of child abuse & neglect. Provides services to children & their families, provides foster care.
Department of Human Services, SNAP Program 1-855-643-1643 Kona /Kau 808-327-4980
- Supplemental nutrition assistance program for income eligible individuals and families.
Vibrant Hawaii (Social Service Navigators) 802-365-1808
- 305 Wailuku Drive, Suite 6A Hilo, Hawaii 96720
- Assistance for single adults and families needing help with SNAP, SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Housing, etc.

Hotlines

Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222
Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline 888-380-3088
Hawaii Child Trafficking Hotline 888-398-1188
National Human Trafficking Hotline 888-373-7888
CARES Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988

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