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All resources

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Emergency & Crisis Support

Emergency & Crisis Support

Aloha United Way 211

Free statewide helpline. Connects you to shelter, food, crisis, and thousands of local services.

Emergency & Crisis Support

Institute for Human Services (IHS)

Oʻahu's largest homeless services agency. Emergency shelter, meals, and outreach — open 24 hours.

Emergency & Crisis Support

CORE Outreach (Honolulu)

City & County crisis outreach team for anyone sleeping outside or in immediate need.

Emergency & Crisis Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Free, confidential support for emotional distress, available every day, any time.

Emergency & Crisis Support

Domestic Violence Action Center

Confidential support and safety planning for anyone affected by domestic violence.

Shelter & Housing

Shelter & Housing

Partners in Care Oʻahu

Oʻahu's coordinated network of shelter and housing providers, with an outreach provider map.

Shelter & Housing

State Office on Homelessness

Find the designated service provider for your area, statewide shelter and outreach programs.

Shelter & Housing

Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority

Rental assistance and the Housing Choice Voucher program (formerly Section 8).

Shelter & Housing

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi

Interim housing and rental assistance for families with children on Oʻahu.

Shelter & Housing

Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi

Rental assistance, case management, and referrals for renters facing eviction.

Money, Benefits & Legal Help

Money, Benefits & Legal Help

DHS Benefits (SNAP, TANF, Medicaid)

Apply for food assistance, cash assistance, and health coverage through the State.

Money, Benefits & Legal Help

Med‑QUEST (Hawaiʻi Medicaid)

Free or low-cost health coverage for individuals and families who qualify.

Money, Benefits & Legal Help

Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi

Free civil legal help, including eviction defense and tenant rights.

Jobs & Income

Jobs & Income

HireNet Hawaiʻi

The State's free job search site — search openings and apply directly.

Jobs & Income

WorkHawaiʻi (Honolulu)

Job placement, training, and rental subsidy support for eligible residents.

IDs & Documents

IDs & Documents

State ID / Driver's License

Get or replace a State ID card at a Satellite City Hall location.

IDs & Documents

Birth Certificate (Vital Records)

Request a copy of a Hawaiʻi birth or marriage certificate.

Email & Getting Online

Email & Getting Online

Create a Gmail Account

A free email address — helpful for job applications and staying in touch with case managers.

Email & Getting Online

Print a Document

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