Aloha United Way 211200 N. Vineyard Boulevard #700 Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone: 211 Phone: (808) 275-2000 Text “Help” to: (877)-275-6569 Fax: (808) 543-2222 Email: info211@auw.org Website: https://auw211.org/
2-1-1 is a confidential, toll-free hotline for anyone in Hawaii in need of help. They maintain a database of over 4000 health and human services organizations across the state ranging from crisis intervention, counseling, job training, educational programs and childcare. Live chat and search engine available on their website.
ALOHAS : A Leap of Hope Amidst Struggles
Private Facebook Group for Maui Families
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ALOHAsSensorySupport
For all parents/caregivers of children with challenges on Maui. To join this private Facebook group, you must live on Maui and be a parent, family member or caregiver of a child with special needs.
Assistive Technology Resource Centers
of Hawaii (ATRC)
200 N. Vineyard Boulevard Suite 430
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 532-7110
Fax: (808) 532-7120
Email: info@atrc.org
Website: http://atrc.org/
Provides information and referral regarding assistive technology and where to purchase devices. Has a loan library of devices for individuals with disabilities. Offers training and equipment demonstration related to assistive devices for consumers, their families, and members of the community.
Autism Moms of Kona
Phone: (808) 937-9008
Email: info@AutismMomsofKona.com
Website: https://autismmomsofkona.com/
A private parent-to-parent support group that is free to join via an intake process, that provides private and community events, therapeutic activities, respite for parents and parent support. They have active groups in both Kona and Hilo.
Autism Society of Hawaii (ASH) 734 Hahaione Street Honolulu, HI 96825 Phone: (808) 342-0364 E-mail: autismhi@gmail.com Website: https://www.autismsocietyhi.org/
Provides family and sensory friendly events for families and youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Be the Voice! Autism & All Special Needs Support Kauai P.O. Box 470 Ele‘ele, HI 96705 Email: bethevoiceautismkauai@outlook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2371740533057729/about
Grassroots Parent-to-Parent support group advocating for Kauai families and serving those affected by autism (ages 3-15 years) Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Best Buddies International Hawaii Chapter
P.O. Box 240549
Honolulu, HI 96824
Phone: (808) 707-6496
Email: hawaii@bestbuddies.org
Website: https://www.bestbuddies.org/hawaii/
Best Buddies offers one-to-one friendship and leadership development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. They have chapters in middle and high schools as well as a Citizens program connecting young adults to others in their community.
Big Island Disability Resource Network
P.O. Box 1250
Hilo, HI 96721
Email: bigislanddisabilitynetwork@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bigislanddisabilityresourcenetwork/
Provides information and supports to families on the Big Island. Visit their Facebook page for more information.
Comprehensive Services Center
1953 South Beretania St., Suite 5A
Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 369-0499
Videophone: (808) 447-2044
Email: csc@csc-hawaii.org
Website: https://www.csc-hawaii.org/
We provide support to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind, their families and the professionals who serve them. Some of our most popular programs include: American Sign Language classes, hard of hearing support group, listening and spoken language support, Ohana Program and Ohana Resource Center featuring Parent Guides and Deaf Mentors and support service providers for individuals who are deaf-blind.
Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite B259
Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 528-3058
Email: efh@epilepsyhawaii.org
Website: https://www.epilepsyhawaii.org/
Offers support, classes, an annual conference and information about seizures. Call or email for dates and times. All classes and groups are free but require an RSVP.
Exceptional Family Member Programs:
Army Community Services EFMP
Phone: (808) 787-4227
Website: https://hawaii.armymwr.com/programs/acs/exeptional-familymember-program
Coast Guard EFMP
Phone: (808) 842-2089
Website: https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family-support-center/exceptional-family-member-program-efmp
Marine Corps EFMP
Phone: (808) 257-0290
Website: https://hawaii.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/military-family-life/exceptional-family-member-program
Navy and Air Force EFMP
Phone: (808) 474-1999
Website: https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family-support-center/exceptional-family-member-program-efmp
Provides information, support and referral to military families who have a family member with a disability. Offers classes, coffee talks and other opportunities for parents to access resources in the community.
Family Programs Hawaii: It Takes an Ohana 801 South King Street Honolulu, HI 96813 Phone: (808) 521-9531 Website: https://ittakesanohana.org/
Provides information, training and support for resource caregivers (formerly referred to as foster parents) and parents, including those who are caring for children with disabilities, while providing responsible advocacy.
Hawaii Autism Foundation
P.O. Box 630
Kailua, HI 96734
Email: info@hawaiiautismfoundation.org
Website: https://hawaiiautismfoundation.org/
Helps Hawaii families identify needs and find solutions that will ensure keiki have the tools and transitional support they need to reach their full potential and thrive as adults. Offers classes, events and other programs to families.
Hawaii Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (HIDA) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4006 Kaneohe, HI 96744 Phone: (808) 538-7007 Email: info-hida@dyslexia-hawaii.org Website: https://hi.dyslexiaida.org/
Provides information and resources on dyslexia. Provides speakers for community presentations. Sponsors teacher professional development workshops and parent support group meetings.
Hawaii Families as Allies
P.O. Box 1971
Aiea, HI 96701
Phone: (808) 682-1511
Email: hfaa@hfaa.net
Website: https://www.hifamilies.org/
Provides support and outreach to parents of children and adolescents who have emotional or behavior challenges. Designated as the Statewide Chapter of the National Federation of Families, a national organization of families dedicated to moving systems service change forward.
Hawaii & Pacific Deaf Blind Project
Comprehensive Service Center
1953 S. Beretania Street, Suite 5A
Honolulu, HI 96826
Website: https://www.csc-hawaii.org/hpdbp/
Project Director: Jennifer Tarnay
Phone: (808) 753-2351
Email: jtarnay@hawaii.edu
Program Coordinator: Mellanie Lee
Phone: (808) 753-0981
Email: mellanie@hawaii.edu
Resource Specialist: Rosalind Kia
Phone: (808) 284-3551
Email: rkia@hawaii.edu
Family Specialist: Ginger Knowles
Email: gingermk@hawaii.edu
The Hawai‘i & Pacific Deaf Blind Project provides technical assistance to children and youth who are deaf-blind, birth through 21 years of age, and to their families and service providers here in Hawai‘i and outlying Pacific islands. Technical assistance may include in-home consultation, school consultation, family support, networking, in-services, statewide trainings, referrals and resources.
Help Your Keiki
Phone: (808) 733-9333
Email: ebscommitteehawaii@gmail.com
Website: https://www.helpyourkeiki.com/
The Help Your Keiki webpage is a website for parents, by parents in collaboration with the State of Hawai‘i’s Evidence-Based Services (EBS) Committee. Since 1999, the Evidence‐Based Services Committee has been promoting best practices to serve children and adolescents with mental health needs. Parents and caregivers can use the website at every stage of addressing their child’s difficulties.
Honolulu Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Unit 1000 Uluohia St., Suite 309
Kapolei, Hawaii 96707
Phone: (808) 768-3027
Fax: (808) 768-1855 Email: parkstru@honolulu.gov Main Website: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks.html Therapeutic Webiste: https://www.honolulu.gov/parks/program/182-site-dpr-cat/1693-tru.html
The mission of the Therapeutic Recreation Unit is to provide support and empower the staff of the Department of Parks and Recreation to assist persons with disabilities to access Parks activities.
Ho‘omana Parent-to-Parent Support
Phone: (808) 426-6879
Email: hoomanagroup@gmail.com
Website : https://sites.google.com/view/windwardautismprogram/parentfamily-support/hoomana
A statewide monthly support group run by parents for parents of children/teens/adults on the Autism Spectrum and other disabilities. Provides support, guidance, resources and sharing of experiences from group members and facilitators.
HUGS (Help, Understanding & Group Support)
3636 Kilauea Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816-2318
Phone: (808) 732-4846
Email: info@hugshawaii.org
Website: https://www.hugshawaii.org/
The mission of HUGS is to strengthen families by improving their quality of life as they face the emotional and financial hardships of caring for a seriously ill child. HUGS provides services, free of charge for each of the family members by offering programs that promote positive peer-to-peer relationships.
Keiki Education Living Independent Institute (K.E.L.I.I.)
91-215 Hiluhilu Place
Kapolei, HI 96707
Phone: (808) 927-5909
Email: keliifoundation@live.com
Website: https://www.keliifoundation.org/
Provides social events and seminars to empower parents and help individuals with autism and other special needs to have a higher quality of life, including transitioning from high school to adulthood and teaching independent living.
Never Quit Dreaming
Phone: 808-722-6843
Email: neverquitdreaming@gmail.com
Website: https://www.nqdhawaii.org/
Provides a diverse range of sports programs including baseball, basketball, golf, judo, soccer and volleyball. They also organize sensory films, special classes, access to local events, and partner with organizations for family-friendly activities.
Special Olympics Hawaii 91-610 Maunakapu Street Ewa Beach, HI 96706 Phone: (808) 943-8808 Toll Free: (888) 531-1881 Email: program@sohawaii.org Website: https://sohawaii.org/
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Special Parent Information Network (SPIN) 1010 Richards Street, Room 118 Honolulu, HI 96814 Phone: (808) 586-8126 Fax: (808) 586-8129 Email: spin@doh.hawaii.gov Website: https://spinhawaii.org/ Website: https://spinconference.org/ Facebook: SPIN – Special Parent Information Network
Offers parents of children/young adults with disabilities parent-to-parent information, referral and support. Services include a parent “warm”line, a quarterly newsletter, website, Facebook page, informational workshops and annual statewide conference. Check out the SPIN Conference website for recorded workshops and community resources.
TACA: The Autism Community in Action Hawaii Chapter
Contact: Kiele Pennington
Email: Kiele.Pennington@tacanow.org
Website: https://tacanow.org/
Holds meetings and Coffee Talks throughout the year. Meetings feature educational speakers on important topics for ASD families. Coffee Talks provide more intimate settings where families can network, share resources and speak with seasoned parents. Email for more information.
Tourette Association of America Hawaii Chapter Phone: (808) 938-0380 Email: kristyarias101@gmail.com Website: https://tourette.org/
The mission of the Tourette Association of America is to provide help and hope to those affected by Tourette Syndrome, Tic Disorders and associated conditions through Awareness, Research, and Support.
The Parent Line Phone: (808) 526-1222 Neighbor Islands: 1-800-816-1222 Website: https://www.theparentline.org/
Provides support, encouragement and information on parenting by helping callers to problem solve their particular concerns over the phone and mailing parenting and community resource information on request.
United Cerebral Palsy Hawaii
420 Waiakamilo Road, Suite 105
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 532-6744
Email: karen.glasser@unitedcerebralpalsyhawaii.org
Website: https://unitedcerebralpalsyhawaii.org/
Provides services to positively affect the quality of life for children and adults with cerebral palsy or other disabilities with similar service needs, support the families involved, provide education on preventing cerebral palsy and minimizing its affects, and empower people with choices and opportunities for independence. We provide Early Intervention services for children aged 0-3, as well as age-appropriate community-based activities for older children and adults with cerebral palsy and/or similar disabilities.
