Resources for Help
“A society is all the more human to the degree that it cares effectively for its most frail and suffering members, in a spirit of fraternal love. Let us strive to achieve this goal, so that no one will feel alone, excluded or abandoned."
Pope Francis, Message for the 29th World Day of the Sick 2021
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The Catholic Church in Hawaii
Diocese of Honolulu http://www.catholichawaii.org 808.585-3300 Becoming a Catholic Catholic Living News & Events
Prison Ministry
Diocesan Prison Ministry Office 808.203.6722 HOPE Services Hawaii www.hopeserviceshawaii.org 808.935.3050
Senior Services
Catholic Charities Hawaii www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org 808.521.4357 Senior Services St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii www.stfrancishawaii.org St. Francis Health Services for Senior Citizens 808.547.6883 Franciscan Adult Day Center 808.988.5678 Franciscan Vistas Ewa 808.681.4000
Abortion Support
Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat “God loves each human life from the instant of his or her conception and entrusts this gift to the protection of a mother and father. Abortion ends the life of a child and offends God. It also deeply wounds the women and men involved.” —USCCB; Pro-Life Activities Healing the Pain of Abortion...One Weekend at a Time. Both women and men are impacted by abortion and greatly benefit from a Rachel’s Vineyard Weekend Retreat. Retreats are held for 3 days/2 nights at a private Retreat Center. A $175 registration fee covers meals, refreshments, materials and accommodations. Call (808) 490-4702 www.rachelsvineyard.org email: rvinhawaii@gmail.com
Homelessness, Emergency Shelter & Housing Assistance
Catholic Charities Hawaii www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org 808.521.4357 HOPE Services Hawaii – Homeless Outreach, Emergency Shelters & Transitional Housing www.hopeserviceshawaii.org 808.935.3050 – Housing Assistance Program, Affordable Rental Housing, Representative Payee Services Sisters of St. Francis Our Lady of Kea’au www.ourladyofkeaau.org 808.696.7255
Family Assistance
Catholic Charities Hawaii www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org 808.521.4357 Youth & Family Support Services Adoption Services Progra Family Counseling
Healthcare
St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawaii www.stfrancishawaii.org 808.547.6883 Hospice Home Care Services Health Services for Seniors Lifeline Healthy Lifestyles Ethics Center Palliative Care
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance abuse crisis: call or text 988 or chat www.988lifeline.org
Pregnancy Support for Mothers in Need
LIV (a medical resource center) 808-326-1766 www. livwellwomen.com Kailua-Kona: 74-5565 Luhia St., Ste. A3B Hilo: 280 Ponahawai St., Ste. 203 Ocean View: 92-8977 Leilani Circle If you or someone you know is in a crisis pregnancy, please share this information and help her get help to see her through her pregnancy and after. For more information, you may contact the parish Respect Life Coordinator via the parish office.
Immigration
Catholic Charities Hawaii www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org 808.521.4357 Immigrant & Refugee Services Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) assistance
Domestic Violence
Catholic Charities Hawaii www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org 808.521.4357 The Counseling Center Hawaii (Oahu) www.counselingcenterhawaii.com 808 527-4470 National Domestic Violence Hotline Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) Local Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotlines (By Island) https://hawaiisaysnomore.org/resources/ Domestic Violence Action Center www.domesticviolenceactioncenter.org Legal Helpline: 1-800-690-6200 Hawaii Says No More https://hawaiisaysnomore.org/