HOUSING ON HAWAII ISLAND
Currently, HealingOurIsland.com is working to help gather information about available housing and bed space to aid the efforts of recovery programs throughout the island of Hawaii.
If you have a program or availability that could meet this need, please email us at info@healingourisland.com. Mahalo.
(The information in this section is current as of May 3, 2007.)
Kihei Pua Emergency Shelter
115 Kapiolani Street, Hilo |
Current vacancy:
23 beds |
Emergency shelter services for families and individuals. Current capacity due to renovations is 36 beds. Once renovations are completed (projected to be May 31), max capacity will be 72 beds. |
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Beyond Shelter Transitional Housing Program
110 Ululani Street, Hilo |
Current vacancy:
(2) two-bedroom apt units |
| Transitional housing services for families. Capacity is 8 apartment units including (6) two-bedroom units; (1) one-bedroom unit; (1) studio unit. |
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Ponahawaiola
483 Kinoole Street, Hilo |
Current vacancy:
fully occupied-- no bed space at this time. |
| Transitional housing services for men and women re-integrating back into the community from incarceration. Housing include (20) studio apartments and (2) two-bedroom units = 28 beds. However, a two-bedroom unit is under repair (thus four beds unavailable). So current capacity is 24. |
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Contact Information for Homeless Programs
Intake Coordinator
Angie Evans (808) 935-3050 ext. 119
Homeless Programs Administrator
Brandee Menino, MA (808) 935-3050 ext. 113
Moms & Babies Therapeutic Living Program
The Moms & Babies TLP serves six mothers with up to two children each.
Fathers & Children Therapeutic Living Program
The Fathers and Children TLP serves four fathers with up to two children.
Services are provided to families who are:
- Without proper living arrangements
- Are identified as “at risk” in losing their parental rights
- Have children with in the age limit (0-12 years of age)
- Currently receiving substance abuse treatment, or have been clinically discharged with in six months from a residential program
Priority is given to:
- Families of the Big Island who have open Child Welfare Service cases.
- Families working towards family reunification in their service plans.
- However, anyone can be referred to the program.
As of November 16th, there are beds available for:
Women: None /
Men: 6 (six)
For more information contact:
Laura Lea Ferreira
Child Development Specialist/Case Manager
Mothers & Babies / Fathers & Children
Therapeutic Living Programs
Phone: (808) 933-9527
Office of Social Ministry
Ponahawai Ola
Community Reintegration Program
OSM’s Mission: To meet the challenge of ever-changing community needs by utilizing spiritual, human, and material resources to empower those in need to live with dignity.
Purpose: To provide a transitional home for men and women leaving Hawaii’s State Prison system.
 Goal: To offer formerly incarcerated persons a chance to make a successful transition to legal and responsible living.
As of Oct. 23rd, 2006 there are beds available for:
4 (four) Males & 10 (ten) beds available for Females.
For more information call the office at (808) 935-3050 ext. 103
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