We stand with Maui and all the families affected by the devastating wildfires.
We continue to aid in the recovery and resilience efforts that our community needs.
HELP MAUI HEAL
This page was designed to equip Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families with available resources to help them stay updated and supported during this difficult time.
If there are any resources to add or edit, please send an email to nhpi3r@papaolalokahi.org.
In-Language Resources
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Immigrant Resource Center Multilingual Hotline - 1 (808) 518 - 6217
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UPDATED HOURS - 10:30A-1:00P
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Latest Events & Resources
LEARN MORE
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Hoʻōla iā Mauiakama - Disaster Long Term Recovery Group
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DOH Disability and Communication Access Board: Emergency Preparedness
REPORTS
OPPORTUNITIES
FOOD
FUNDING & HOUSING
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Hawai'i Community Foundation - Maui Strong Funding Opportunities
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Office of Economic Development - Accepting New Grant Applications
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Lawyers for Lahaina - Free Legal Services for Businesses Impact by Maui Wildfires
EVENTS
VOLUNTEERING & SURVEYS
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Maui Long Term Recover Plan Meeting
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Family Support Resources
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Apply for WIC or visit a clinic close to you to see if you qualify
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Families that already were receiving WIC prior the Maui wildfires, but had to relocate to a different island, can easily transfer their cases to the WIC clinic closest to them. If they lost their eWIC card, their WIC clinic can replace it.
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A list of childcare options for families affected by the fires in Maui is now available. PATCH, the state’s designated Child Care Resource & Referral Agency, worked with licensed and registered providers to determine who is still operating and providing care. Call PATCH at (808) 961-3169.
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Families experiencing unstable housing have rights under the McKinney-Vento Act to ensure their children continue uninterrupted access to education and services. Visit the Hawaiʻi Public Schools Website to learn more and enroll in school.
Mental Health Resources
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Maui District Health Office - Community Mental Health Centers
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Office of Wellness and Resilience
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Maui Mental Health Response - Provider and Volunteer Form
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Illuminate Wellness is offering free services: Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays
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KIDS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES (hawaii-can.org/maui_resources)
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Parent Guidelines for Helping Children Impacted by Wildfires
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Sesame Street Workshop: Traumatic Experience Resources
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Explore free, bilingual resources on traumatic experiences that caring adults can use to help children cope and boost their emotional well-being.
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Child Mind Institute: Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
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Common Sense Media: Explaining the News to Our Kids | Common Sense Media
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Zero to Three: Helping Young Children Cope After Exposure to a Traumatic Event
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American Academy of Pediatrics: Talking With Children About Tragedies & Other News Events
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Zero to Three: Books to Help Little Children Handle Big Emotions
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HCAN's "Talking with children about violence and traumatic events" Resource Page
Donate
Please consider monetary donations over well-intentioned material donations.
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@lahaina_ohana_venmo on Instagram
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Maui Strong - Hawaii Community Foundation