Homelessness Help
Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions Resource Guide
- For urgent, non-violent homeless-related concerns on Oahu, call the Honolulu CORE hotline at (808) 768-2673.
- If you’ve witnessed a health emergency or a crime, please call 9-1-1.
Outreach Programs
Homeless outreach programs connect with unsheltered individuals and families, and provide linkages to critical services – including housing navigation, shelter, assistance with obtaining identification documents and other vital records, assistance with employment and public benefits, and connection to healthcare services.
- Oʻahu
- Region 1: Downtown Honolulu (Halawa Heights, Hickam Village, Salt Lake, Kalihi, Iwilei, Honolulu, Kakaʻako)
- Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)
- (808) 723-1475
- 677 Ala Moana Blvd. #226, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)
- Region 2: East Honolulu (Ala Moana, Waikīkī, Diamond Head, Sandy Beach)
- Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- (808) 447-2865
- [email protected]
- 350 Sumner Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- Region 3: Central Oʻahu – ʻEwa (ʻEwa Beach, ʻAiea, Pearl City, Waipahu, Honouliuli)
- Achieve Zero
- (808) 694-0311
- [email protected]
- Achieve Zero
- Region 4: Lower Windward (Waimānalo, Lanikai, Kailua, Maunawili, Kāneʻohe, ʻĀhuimanu)
- Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- (808) 447-2865
- [email protected]
- 350 Sumner Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- Region 5: Central Oʻahu – North Shore (Kaʻena Point to Turtle Bay, Mililani, Wahiawa)
- Achieve Zero
- (808) 694-0311
- [email protected]
- Institute for Human Services (IHS)
- (808) 782-5633
- 350 Sumner Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Achieve Zero
- Region 6: Upper Windward (Kahaluʻu, Waiāhole, Waikane, Kaʻawa, Hauʻula, Kahuku, Kawela)
- Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)
- (808) 723-1475
- 677 Ala Moana Blvd. #226, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC)
- Region 7: Waiʻanae Coast (Makakilo, Nānākuli, Māʻili, Waiʻanae, Mākaha)
- Kealahou West Oʻahu Outreach Program
- Main: (808) 371-5461
- Outreach Clients & Unsheltered Concerns: (808) 371-9948
- Housing Navigation Services: (808) 371-9307
- Kealahou West Oʻahu Outreach Program
- Region 1: Downtown Honolulu (Halawa Heights, Hickam Village, Salt Lake, Kalihi, Iwilei, Honolulu, Kakaʻako)
- Hawaiʻi Island
- Island Wide
- Hope Services Hawaiʻi Inc.
- (808) 935-3050
- 357 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, Hi 96720
- Mental Health Kokua
- (808) 737-2523
- 75-166 Kalani Street #103, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- Hope Services Hawaiʻi Inc.
- Island Wide
- Maui
- Island Wide
- Family Life Center
- (808) 877-0880
- 95 S. Kane Street, Kahului, HI 96732
- Mental Health Kokua
- (808) 244-7405
- 133 N. Market Street A, Wailuku, HI 96793
- Salvation Army Kahului
- (808) 986-0059
- 35 Halekuai Street, Kihei, HI 96753
- Family Life Center
- Island Wide
- Kauaʻi
- Island Wide
- Family Life Center
- (808) 212-0850
- 3016 Umi Street STE 206, Lihue, HI 96766
- Kauaʻi Economic Opportunity
- (808) 245-4077
- 2804 Wena St., Lihue, HI 96766
- Mental Health Kokua
- (808) 632-0466
- 3205 Akahi Street, Lihue, HI 96766
- Women in Need
- (808) 245-1996
- 3136A Elua Street, Lihue, HI 96766
- Hale ʻOpio (Runaway & Homeless Youth)
- (808) 245-2873
- 2959 Umi Street STE 300, Lihue, HI 96766
- Family Life Center
- Island Wide
Emergency Shelters
- Oʻahu
- Family Promise (Families Only) – (808) 548-7478
- Hale Kipa (Youth Under 18) – (808) 754-9844
- RYSE (Youth Under 18) – (808) 4498-5180
- IHS, Institute for Human Services (Men) – (808) 447-2900
- IHS, Institute for Human Services (Women and Families) – (808) 447-2800
- IHS, Institute for Human Services – Hale Mauliola Sand Island (Pet Friendly) – (808) 744-4492
- Keahou Emergency Shelter, Waikiki Health – (808) 537-8330
- Kealahou West Oʻahu, Onelauʻena – (808) 782-4342
- Paiʻolu Ksisulu, U.S. Vets Waianae Civic Center – (808) 664-1400
- Shelter of Wisdom (Men) – (808) 383-9498
- Hawaiʻi Island
- CARE Hawaiʻi – L.C.R.S. Hilo (Severe Mental Health) – (808) 832-3100
- Hope Services – (808) 935-3050
- Neighborhood Place of Puna – Hale Iki – (808) 345-0202
- U.S. Veterans Initiative (Veterans Only) – (808) 476-0457
- Maui
- Aloha House – L.C.R.S (Severe Mental Health) – (808) 753-6879
- Family Life Center – Hoʻolanani – (808) 877-0880
- Ka Hale A Ke Ola – KHAKO – (808) 242-4663
- Na Hale O Wainee – (808) 856-1178
- Maui Veterans Beds (Veterans Only) – (808) 630-0771
- Kauaʻi
- Kauaʻi Economic Opportunity (Manaʻolana) – (808) 245-4769
- YWCA (Victims of Family Violence) – (808) 245-6360
- Mental Health Kokua – (808) 632-0466
- Women in Need – (808) 378-2300
- Steadfast Housing – (808) 599-4213
- US Vets Veterans Shelter – (808) 4476-0457
Homeless Youth Services (Runaway & Homeless Youth)
- Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE)
- Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
- Main Line: (808) 498-5180
- Call/Text: (808) 861-6606
- [email protected]
- 42-470 Kalanianaole Highway, Kailua, HI 96734
- Mobile Crisis Outreach Team
- Waikiki Youth Outreach (Drop-In Center For Youth to Age 22)
- (808) 537-8438/(808) 942-5858
- 415 Keoniana Street, Honolulu HI 96815
- The YO! drop-in center is open four afternoons each week (Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri from 1 p.m.-6 p.m.)
- Medical Clinic (Mon, Tues, Thur & Fri from 3 p.m.-6 p.m.)
- Talk Story Clinic (Every Friday except the 3rd Friday of the Month 3 p.m.-6 p.m.)
- Lydia House (Drop-In Center for Youth 16-26)
- (808) 466-8022
- 205 S. Vineyard Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
- [email protected]
- Drop-In Hours: T, Th 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Homelessness Drop-In Centers
- Oʻahu
- Pūnāwai Rest Stop
- (808) 599-9750
- 431 Kuwili Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
- Hours: Daily – 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
- Pūnāwai Rest Stop
- Hawaiʻi Island
- The Friendly Place Resource Center in Kona
- (808) 935-3050
- [email protected]
- 55-5955 Pawai Pl, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
- The Friendly Place Resource Center in Kona
- Kauaʻi
- Hoʻomana Thrift Store
- 4531 Kuamoo Rd, Kapaʻa, HI 96746
- (808) 821-2818
- Every Friday 2 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Continuum of Care
The Continuum of Care (CoCs) administer federal funding related to homelessness, and oversee the Coordinated Entry System for homeless resources, such as Permanent Supportive Housing, Rapid Rehousing, and Transitional Housing. There are two CoCs for Hawai’i — Partners in Care for the island of Oahu, and Bridging the Gap for the islands of Hawai’i, Maui, and Kaua’i.
Other Resources:
- Mental Health Support
- Mental Health Kokua
- Oʻahu – (808) 737-2523
- Maui – (808) 986-0059
- East Hawaiʻi (Hawaiʻi Island) – (808) 935-7167
- West Hawaiʻi (Hawaiʻi Island) – (808) 331-1468
- Kauaʻi – (808) 632-0466
- CARES (Mental Health and Substance Addiction)
- Oʻahu – (808) 832-3100
- Neighbor Islands – (800) 753-6879
- Mental Health Kokua
- Eviction Concerns
- Family Promise Hawaiʻi – (808) 300-0560
- Partners in Care Landlord Engagement Program – (808) 543-2212
- Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi
- Rental Assistance
- Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi – (8080 521-4375)
- Institute for Human Services (IHS) – (808) 447-2844 or (808) 447-2806
- Rent to Work – (808) 768-5727
- Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority (HPHA)
- Section 8 Voucher Program
- Medical/Crisis Outreach
- Hawaiʻi Health and Hard Reduction Center – (808) 521-2437
- Kalihi Palama Health Center
- Med- QUEST
- Food Banks & Services
- Oʻahu – Hawaiʻi Food Bank
- Oʻahu – Aloha Harvest
- Hawaiʻi Island – The Food Basket, Inc. – Hawaiʻi Island’s Food Bank
- Kauaʻi – Kauaʻi Food Bank
- Kauaʻi – Kauaʻi Independent Food Bank
- Maui – Maui Food Bank
- Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Domestic Violence Action Center
- Report an Animal Emergency
- Aloha United Way 2-1-1
- Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Homeless Children & Youth
- City and County of Honolulu Homeless Resources
- United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Homeless Programs
- Homeless Help Cards (Printable)