SOCIAL and FAMILY Services
CRISIS LINE
The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) is reminding residents and visitors that anyone who has been affected by the recent eruptions and is seeking help in coping with mental or emotional effects, may call the Crisis Line of Hawai‘i toll-free at
(800) 753-6879
SELF care tools for Evacuees and others: Downloadable PDF
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES, EAST HAWAI'I
Private Foundation assisting families in response to the evacuation. Limited funding to provide financial assistance for those who have lost their home or is displaced by the volcanic eruptions. Financial may be provided for housing, relocation, and other immediate needs not met by other community resources. 1045A Kilauea Avenue • Phone 808.935.2188 HOTLINE: 808.959.8864
Help talking to your kids about what is going on
The Parent line is a great resource for child behavior, child development, parenting, caregiver support, and you can find lots of community resources at the link above. Get help problem-solve challenges during this eruption crisis, for both children and adolescents. Call 1-800-816-1222.
Big Island Substance Abuse Council
Mental Health Services and Counseling for those coping with the lava. 16-179 Melekahiwa Street , Kea'au, Hawai'i 96749 (808) 969-9994 info@bisac.com
County of Hawaii – Office of Aging
Kupuna care. Resources, referrals and option counseling for long-term support. 1055 Kinoole Street, Suite 101, Hilo (808) 961-8600
Neighborhood Place of Puna
16-105 Opukahaia St., Keaau • Monday – Friday 8- 4:30 • Call 808-965-5550
East Hawaii Office of Child and Family Services
1266 Kamehameha Ave # A5, Hilo, HI 96720 (808) 935-4747
The Food Basket
40 Holuma Street, Hilo Phone (808) 933-6030
Catholic Charities Hawai'i Island
62 Kinoole Street, Hilo (808) 935-4673
HOPE Services Hawai`i
296 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo (808) 935-3050
County of Hawaii – Office of Housing and Community Development, Existing Housing Division
50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo (808) 961-8379
VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars - Pahoa Post
VFW national has sent a grant under the Unmet Needs Program to Pahoa vets. The state VFW department will be here at our Post on May 29 thru May 31 to distribute grants to veterans who have been displaced. It looks like those grants will be in the amount of $300 each. You will need to fill out a short form and show your DD214 to qualify. VFW Auxiliary #3830 - Pahoa • 808-936-6862 or Patti 808-936-7611 (text or call)
Department of Human Services
SNAP benefits and more. 13 Kekaulike St, Hilo, HI 96720 • Closes 3:30PM • Phone: (808) 933-0331