COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Embraces a specific approach to delivery of applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy: Positive behavior support (PBS) which is a research-based approach to supporting people of all ages with behavioral challenges in home, school, and community settings.

Provides affordable living apartments in Kekaha & Kapaa. Projects also in progress for Kalaheo, Waipouli, and Kilauea.

Mobile hot showers to houseless communities across the island, meals, wound care

Supported housing, homelessness, group homes

Provides intensive support services provide individualized services to families and youth with serious behavior, social, and emotional challenges. Family Also, their Visitation Center (Kauai FVC) provides a safe, neutral and nurturing environment where visitations and exchanges occur between children and non-custodial parents. The Center helps children and parents who are experiencing difficulties in divorce, separation or family violence.

In-person at Kauai Animal Welfare Society Sanctuary at Kapaa. Limited to 6 people, is held monthly. Potential participants can contact Kathleen.

Food, emergency assistance, housing assistance, clothing, supplies, and more.

TeenLink Hawaii (TLH) is a youth empowerment, outreach, and education program that provides information and referral services for teens in Hawaii.

Virtual meet up group held weekly on Mondays with a focus on self-care (for practitioners/students in the mental health field). Mondays from 5:30-6:30 via zoom. Facilitated by Timothy Hand and Dr. Rose Evelyn Friedheim

An outreach education and advocacy community group under the statewide Prevent Suicide Hawai’i Task Force (PSHTF) and the State of Hawai’i Department of Health. This task force meets on Zoom every 4th Monday of the month and is open to all.

Spill The Tea Cafe (STTC) is a inclusive mental health clinic focused on adolescents. Teenagers are particularly vulnerable to mental health challenges due to the unique social, emotional, and developmental challenges they face. STTC is a specialized healthcare facility that aims to provide comprehensive and evidence-based treatment and support to adolescents struggling with mental health issues. The goal of STTC is to promote the mental health and well-being of adolescents by providing accessible, compassionate, and personalized care. Email: info@spilltheteacafe.org

Call Hale Opio if you would like to become a foster parent