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HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESOURCES


Disability & Communication Access Board (DCAB)
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 101
Honolulu, HI 96814
PH: 586-8121 Website: www.state.hi.us/health/dcab/ Email: dcab@doh.hawaii.gov

A body of Governor appointed volunteers, including persons with disabilities and their family members, who advocate and promote the full integration, equal access, and quality of life for persons with disabilities. DCAB administers the state parking program for persons with disabilities, tests sign language interpreters, reviews blueprints of state and county construction projects and is the state government ADA coordinator.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD)
3627 Kilauea Avenue, Room 101
Honolulu, HI 96816
PH: (808) 733-9333
Central Oahu FGC 453-5900
Diamond Head FGC 733-9393
Leeward FGC 692-7700
Hilo FGC 933-0753
Kona FGC 322-1541
Hawaii FGC 933-0610
Waimea FGC - 887-8100
Maui FGC 243-1252
Lanai FGC 243-1252
Moloka FGC 243-1252
Kauai FGC 274-3883
Website: www.hawaii.gov/health/mental-health/camhd/fgc/index.html

The Division provides case management services to children and youth ages 3-20 with complex emotional and behavioral problems. Case management and clinical supports is provided by the Family Guidance Centers (FGCs) and clinical treatment for youth with complex emotional and behavioral problems is provided through CAMHD's contracted service providers. Youth may be referred either as a related service to their IEP, or if eligible for QUEST, through direct application to their local FGC under the Support for Behavioral and Emotional Development (SEBD) program. More information can be found on the web.

Developmental Disabilities Division
Case Management and Information Services Branch (CMISB)
3627 Kilauea Ave., Room 109
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone: 733-9172
Fax: 733-9182
E-mail:
Website: http://hawaii.gov/health/cmisb/index_html

Provides case management, individual service planning, monitoring and coordinating, and assistance in obtaining services for children and adults with developmental disabilities who reside in the community.

Children with Special Health Care Needs
741 Sunset Ave.
Honolulu, HI 96816
PH: 733-9055
Website:

Provides access to medical treatment for persons 0-21 years of age with chronically disabling conditions, depending on financial eligibility.

Early Intervention Section
1350 S. King Street, #200
Honolulu, HI 96814
PH: 594-0000, Neighbor Islands: 1-800-235-5477
Website: http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/eis/index.html

Provides assessment, planning and implementation of services statewide to support the development of infant and toddlers with special needs from birth to 3. Provides consultation, instruction and direct services to parents and caregivers to increase their knowledge and ability to support their child's development in their natural environment. Also offers parents training and information and referral services.

Hawaii Early InterventionCoordinating Council (HEICC)
Early Intervention Section (DOH)
1350 S. King Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: 594-0006

A body of stakeholders established under IDEA to advise the Department of Health regarding policies and the provision of services to infants and toddlers with disabilities or who are at risk of disabilities and their families. Meetings are held quarterly. Call for more information.

Public Health Nursing Branch
1700 Lanakila Avenue, Room 201
Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: 832-5757
East Honolulu: 733-9220
West Honolulu: 832-5757
Central Honolulu: 453-6190
Leeward Oahu: 675-0073
Windward Oahu: 233-5450
Kauai: 241-3387
East Hawaii: 974-6025
West Hawaii: 322-1500
Maui: 984-8260
Molokai: 553-3663
Lanai: 565-7114
Website: www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/publichealthnursing/index.html

Provides quality management services regarding students with disabilities as specified in their IEP; provides free direct and indirect nursing and health care services to families with a disabled family member.

State Council on Developmental Disabilities
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 113
Honolulu, HI 96814
PH: 586-8100 Website: www.hiddc.org Email: council@hiddc.org

A body of Governor appointed self-advocates, family members, consumers, and public and private agency representatives that plans, coordinates, evaluates, monitors, and advocates on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Activities include developing and implementing a 5-year State Plan, educating and informing the public and policy makers about developmental disabilities, policy development and implementation, and fostering interagency collaboration and coordination.


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