As COVID-19 continues to spread through our community, the economic impacts of the pandemic are hitting people hard. Many residents have lost their income and are facing financial uncertainty. Here at Parents And Children Together (PACT) we are doing our very best serving our keiki and families during this pandemic, to provide the services they need to keep them safe, healthy, and able to withstand the social and economic impacts of the virus.
Resources for the safety of families, children, and elders
HSCADV engages communities and organizations to end domestic violence through education, advocacy, and action for social justice. HSCADV is a private, not-for-profit organization and is a statewide partnership of domestic violence programs and shelters.
HSCADV is not a direct service provider. If you are seeking shelter, case management, or legal resources, please go here.
At the National Domestic Violence Hotline, our highly trained expert advocates are available 24/7 to talk confidentially with anyone in the United States who is experiencing domestic violence, seeking resources or information, or questioning unhealthy aspects of their relationship.
The Hotline provides lifesaving tools and immediate support to empower victims and survivors to find safety and live free of abuse. We also provide support to friends and family members who are concerned about a loved one. Resources and help can be found by calling 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY 1-800-787-3224. Additionally, advocates who are Deaf are available 24/7 through the National Deaf Hotline by video phone at 1-855-812-1001, Instant Messenger (DeafHotline) or email (nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org).
If it’s not safe for you to call, or if you don’t feel comfortable doing so, another option for getting direct help is to use our live chat service here on this website. You’ll receive the same one-on-one, real-time, confidential support from a trained advocate as you would on the phone. Chat is available every day from 24/7/365. El chat en español está disponible de 12 p.m. a 6 p.m. Hora Central.
All domestic violence shelters in Hawaii are open as usual during COVID-19. Domestic violence victims are NOT required to stay at home during COVID-19 if home s unsafe.
See the list below of the domestic violence shelter hotlines for each island. You can also download these flyers to share with your loved ones or post on social media (Flyer 1, Flyer 2, Flyer 3) (Youʻll find the flyers on this page: https://www.unitehere5.org/covid19resources/?fbclid=IwAR23_5l4L_2fONgQFCHDrNVHcJ3W-A4bjk79qoTYUgl4YTb2139CUQpmrLI#toggle-id-5)
Oahu: 808-266-7233
Hilo: 808-959-8864
Kona: 808-322-7233
Kauai: 808-245-6362
Maui: 808-579-9581
Lanai: 808-563-0216
Molokai: 808-567-6888
If you do not have good internet access or only have a phone, here are some mental health options available by voice or SMS. Some of these resources also have web availability.
For UHM students on campus, there are also Counselors in Residence in the Residence Halls; they are available through the Counseling and Student Development Center 956-7927.
There is a text messaging hotline for people who prefer to type and not talk, the Hawaii Crisis Text Line 741741. Text "Aloha" so they know you are local.
There is also a community crisis line to speak with someone, AMHD Crisis Line Hawaii at 808-832-3100.
If you are being threatened or harmed in your shelter, whether it is temporary or permanent, call Domestic Violence Action Center:
Oahu Helpline: (808) 531-3771
Toll Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
If there is ever an event where someone is presenting a danger to themselves or others please call 911.
Since 1990, our agency has been providing legal information and representation to victims. We are a legal resource to other sectors of the community as well. Our programs have become more diversified and in addition to legal services, we have a complement of advocates to assist and accompany victims as they seek access to community resources in their pursuit of safety and freedom.
Agency work involves a commitment to raising public awareness, community building, outreach to immigrant and ethnic communities as well as cis, trans, non-conforming and non-binary survivors. Specialized training, cultural competency and refined expertise in intimate partner abuse are integral to Domestic Violence Action Center.