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General information from the Hawai'i State Judiciary regarding how to file for temporary restraining orders through Family Court or District Court.

• Plan for your safety
• How to report a TRO violation
• District Court - Filing Information, Court Forms (all counties)
• Family Court - Filing Information, Court Forms (all counties)

Primary domestic violence victim assistance organization for Kauaʻi County with services such as managing the domestic violence shelter, advocacy/case management, sex abuse treatment, domestic violence intervention, and LGBTQ+ support.

• Domestic Violence Shelter 24/7 Hotline: (808) 245-8404
• Domestic Violence 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (808) 245-6362
• Sexual Assault 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (808) 245-4144
• LGBTQ+ Services: (808) 245-5959 ext. 256

If you are looking for batterer intervention services and anger management, contact the YWCA of Kauaʻi's Alternatives to Violence program at (808) 245-5959.

PACT affiliate on Oʻahu that manages a domestic violence shelter and provides other services such as Head Start, human trafficking victim counseling, behavioral health support, and family strengthening.  To contact the emergency shelter, call the 24/7 PACT crisis hotline or the Safeline.

• 24/7 Crisis/Shelter Hotline: (808) 526-2200
• Safeline: (808) 266-SAFE (7233)
• Trafficking Victim Assistance Program: (808) 721-9614
• Main Office: (808) 847-3285

If you are looking for batterer intervention and anger management services, contact PACT's Family Violence Center's Kuleana Offender's Unit at (808) 832-0855.

CFS affiliate on Oʻahu providing emergency shelter, counseling, sex abuse treatment, batterer intervention, and other related services.  To contact a domestic violence shelter, call the CFS 24/7 crisis hotline or the Safeline.

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (808) 841-0822
• Safeline: (808) 266-SAFE (7233)
• Sex Abuse Treatment Services: (808) 543-8494
• Main Office: (808) 681-3500

If you are looking for batterer intervention and anger management services, contact CFS's Developing Options to Violence/Alternatives to Violence at (808) 531-5100.

Primary domestic violence service provider for Maui County.  Services include emergency shelter, advocacy/case management, TRO assistance, and activities for children and families affected by domestic violence.

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (808) 579-9581
• Administration: (808) 242-6600
• TRO Assistance: (808) 446-7379

Lānaʻi affiliate of Women Helping Women which provides emergency shelter, case management, and TRO assistance.

• 24/7 Crisis Hotline: (808) 563-0216, (808) 579-9581
• Administration: (808) 565-6700

Primary social service resource for youth and families.  Programs include emergency shelter, TRO assistance, case management/advocacy, and domestic violence intervention.

• 24/7 Shelter Hotline: (808) 567-6888
• Administration: (808) 553-3244

If you are looking for batterer intervention and anger management services, contact MCSC's Alternatives to Violence program at (808) 553-3244.

CFS affiliate in East Hawaiʻi providing emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, family/children support, and other domestic violence related services.

• 24/7 Crisis/Shelter Hotline: (808) 959-8864
• Sex Abuse Treatment Services: (808) 935-2188
• Administration: (808) 935-2188

Please note that the shelter is in a confidential location and different from the CFS East Hawaiʻi Office.  To contact the shelter, call the 24/7 crisis hotline listed above. If you are looking for batterer intervention and anger management services, contact CFS's Developing Options to Violence/Alternatives to Violence at (808) 935-2188.

CFS affiliate in West Hawaiʻi providing emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, domestic violence intervention and other related services.

• 24/7 Crisis/Shelter Hotline: (808) 322-7233
• Sex Abuse Treatment Services: (808) 323-2664
• Administration: (808) 323-2664

Please note that the shelter is in a confidential location and different from the CFS West Hawaiʻi Office.  To contact the shelter, call the 24/7 crisis hotline listed above. If you are looking for batterer intervention and anger management services, contact CFS's Developing Options to Violence/Alternatives to Violence at (808) 322-3266.

Case management agency for Hawaiʻi Island residents with programs in affordable housing, domestic violence, employment, and financial aid.  The RiseUP program supports families fleeing violence by providing transitional housing through the coordinated entry system.

DVAC assists domestic violence survivors on Oʻahu through case management, legal services (TROs, divorces, paternity), courtroom accompaniment, and counseling.  Although DVAC can only provide direct advocacy and legal services to survivors living in the City and County of Honolulu, the Teen Alert Program (TAP) can provide education to middle- and high-school students on healthy relationships statewide.

• 24/7 Textline: (605) 956-5680
• Helpline (Oʻahu) (M-F, 8:00am-5:00pm): (808) 531-3771
• Toll-Free Helpline: (800) 690-6200
• Administration: (808) 534-0040
• Teen Alert Program: (808) 927-2434

Non-profit legal assistance in the following areas of law: family, housing, immigration, consumer, and public benefits.  Legal Aid does NOT assist in criminal and personal injury matters.

• Online Intake Application for Legal Services
• Intake Hotline (Oʻahu): (808) 536-4302
• Intake Hotline (Neighbor Islands): (800) 499-4302

O'ahu-based organization dedicated to helping families that are at-risk of becoming homeless obtain temporary shelter followed by long-term housing support.  Services include eviction prevention, emergency shelter, and rapid re-housing.

• Main Office: (808) 466-4241

Non-profit law firm on Hawaiʻi island with attorneys who are appointed as guardians ad litem (GALs) in Hawaiʻi County family court cases (foster custody, domestic violence, child abuse, truancy, guardianship, juvenile offenders).  Offices are located in Hilo, Kona, and Kamuela. Phone: (808) 825-4080 Email: info@clphi.org

Immigration-specific division at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi that provides free legal services to eligible indigent immigrants living in Hawaiʻi.  Services include assistance with VAWA self-petitions, battered spouse waivers, T and U non-immigrant visas, and documentation renewals and replacements for green cards and naturalization certificates.

• Intake Hotline (Oʻahu): (808) 536-4302
• Intake Hotline (Neighbor Islands): (800) 499-4302

Professional association of more than 8,000 lawyers and attorneys in the state of Hawaiʻi.  The HSBA provides legal referrals to the public with the following hotlines:

• Lawyer Referral Service: (808) 537-9140, lris@hsba.org
• HSBA Legal Line: (808) 537-1868
  • Only available on Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm HST, volunteer attorneys can provide free legal information to the public.

Legal organization that partners with volunteer attorneys to provide free or low-cost services to those who qualify based on income and legal issue.  Attorneys can assist with Chapter 7 bankruptcy, small claims, landlord-tenant disputes, estate planning, family law, veterans benefits and pensions, and re-employment.  Intake hours are M-F, 8:00am-4:00pm.

• Oʻahu Intake: (808) 528-7046
• Hawaiʻi Island: (808) 313-8210
• Kauaʻi: (808) 698-8210
• Maui: (808) 727-8210

Non-profit organization dedicated to providing free or low-cost legal services for immigrants in Hawaiʻi.  Services include legal counsel, U.S. citizenship and COFA identification assistance, and public outreach through citizenship fairs and "Know Your Rights" workshops.

• Immigration Legal Line: (808) 777-7071
• COVID-19 Assistance: (808) 468-1515

Community center based in Honolulu with social services and economic development resources to immigrants, refugees, low-income residents, and other vulnerable populations.

• Immigration & Refugee Services: (808) 851-7010

Social service organization with programs for senior citizens, homeless populations, foster families, and other vulnerable individuals requesting support.

• Counseling Center: (808) 527-4470

CFS affiliate in Maui County providing case management, counseling support, sex abuse treatment, and other related services.

• Domestic Violence Advocacy Services: (808) 877-6888
• Maui Sexual Assault Center
  • Maui: (808) 873-8624
  • Molokaʻi: (808) 495-3340
  • Lānaʻi: (808) 443-5702
• Administration: (808) 877-6888

Visitation center in East Hawaiʻi Island for families involved in domestic violence disputes where staff can supervise exchanges, court-ordered visits, and telephone calls.  For daily updates and operations changes, check out their Facebook.

• Administration: (808) 464-4020

PACT affiliate for Kauaʻi County with trafficking victim assistance, behavioral health support, and managing the family visitation center for supervised visitations.

• Trafficking Victim Assistance Program: (808) 721-9614
• Kauaʻi Family Visitation Center: (808) 821-0574
• Intensive Support Services: (808) 821-0574

PACT affiliate for Maui County with services for domestic violence prevention, batterer intervention, trafficking victim assistance, child abuse treatment, and behavioral health support.

• Family Peace Center (DVI/Batterer Intervention Program): (808) 243-7001
• Trafficking Victim Assistance Program: (808) 721-9614 or (808) 243-7001

PACT affiliate for Hawaiʻi County with trafficking victim assistance and managing the Head Start programs for Hawaiʻi Island.

• Trafficking Victim Assistance Program: (808) 721-9614
• Early Childhood Education Programs: (808) 961-0570

Family support organization in West Hawaiʻi Island with services such as parenting education, responding to families in crisis, connections to public benefits, and more.

• Administration: (808) 331-8777

Non-profit counseling organization for Big Island residents with services including anger management, domestic violence intervention classes, psychiatric evaluations, individual counseling and more.

• Waikо̄loa: (808) 883-0922
• Hilo: (808) 969-9292
• Kailua-Kona: (808) 331-1175
• Honokaʻa: (808) 775-7707
• Pāhoa: (808) 965-5535

Operated by the Hawaiʻi Department of Public Safety. If you are a victim of a crime, you may be eligible for restitution to provide compensation for medical expenses, property damage, or lost earnings.

Online portal to the national victim notification network. Sign up to receive updates on an offender’s custody status change or criminal case information.

Primary law enforcement and emergency assistance provider for Kauaʻi County residents.  Dial 911 for emergencies but for other information, contact the number below:

• Dispatch: (808) 241-1711

Contact the prosecutor’s office on Kauaʻi County for questions relating to criminal court, victim advocacy, crime victim compensation, and courtroom accompaniment.

• Administration: (808) 241-1888

Primary law enforcement and emergency assistance provider for Oʻahu residents.  Dial 911 for emergencies but for other information, contact the number below:

• Dispatch: (808) 529-3111

Contact the prosecutor’s office in Honolulu for questions relating to criminal court, victim advocacy, crime victim compensation, and courtroom accompaniment.

• Main Line: (808) 768-7400
• TTY: (808) 768-7404

Primary law enforcement and emergency assistance provider for Maui County residents.  Dial 911 for emergencies but for other information, contact the number below:

• Non-Emergencies & Information: (808) 244-6400

Contact the prosecutor’s office on Maui County for questions relating to criminal court, victim advocacy, crime victim compensation, and courtroom accompaniment.

• Main Line: (808) 270-7695

Primary law enforcement and emergency assistance provider for Hawaiʻi Island residents.  Dial 911 for emergencies but for other information, contact the number below:

• Non-Emergencies & Information: (808) 935-3311

Contact the prosecutor's office on Hawaiʻi Island for questions relating to criminal court, victim advocacy, crime victim compensation, and courtroom accompaniment.

• East Hawaiʻi: (808) 934-3306
• West Hawaiʻi: (808) 322 2552

Download Hawaiʻi court forms to complete at home before filing in-person.

Public online database for traffic and criminal court cases in Hawaiʻi.

Public online database for all civil and family court cases in Hawaiʻi.

Court addresses and phone numbers for each county/island.

Ask a Librarian: Obtain Free Legal Advice Online Court Hours and Info by County:

• Hawaiʻi
• Kauaʻi
• Maui
• Oʻahu

National resource providing legal information for all 50 states and territories on issues relating to domestic violence.

• Legal Information - Hawaiʻi

Provides comprehensive medical care for sexual assault survivors statewide.

• 24/7 Hotline: (808) 524-7273

Hawaiʻi island affiliate of YWCA primarily serving survivors of sexual abuse and educating teens on dating violence.  In addition to those primary services, YWCA of Hawaiʻi Island also manages a developmental preschool and healthy family development program.

• 24/7 Sexual Assault Crisis Support Services: (808) 935-0677
• YWCA Preschool: (808) 935-7141 ext. 203
• Administration: (808) 935-7141

Contact the 24/7 national hotline (available in 200 languages or chat with an advocate online) to discuss your domestic violence situation and learn your options for reaching safety.

• Hotline: (800) 799-7233
• TTY: (800) 787-3224

Deaf advocates are available to respond to videophone and emails 24/7.

• 24/7 Videophone: (855) 812-1001
• Email: nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org

National coalition of domestic violence agencies in the US.  Check out resources for domestic violence survivors, advocates, and programs.

Training and educational resources for domestic violence advocates and survivors:

• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence
• Asian Pacific Institute on Gender-Based Violence
• Prevent IPV
• Academy on Violence and Abuse

Largest one-stop resource for LGBTQ+ resource in Hawaiʻi.

• Administration: (808) 369-2000

Medical services such as counseling and support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals.

• Honolulu: (808) 744-2543
• Waiʻanae: (808) 744-2543

Non-profit case management and outreach organization providing public health services to those fighting HIV, hepatitis, homelessness, substance abuse, and mental illness on Oʻahu.

• Phone: (808) 521-2437
• Email: info@hhhrc.org
• Kuaʻana Project: kuaana@hhhrc.org

Grassroots organization aimed at making sure schools are safe for all students.

• Administration: (808) 358-9473

Crisis hotline for trans people where all operators are transgender.

• 24/7 Hotline: (877) 330-6366

Free counseling and support for trafficking survivors in Hawaiʻi.

• Phone: (808) 445-3131
• 24/7 Text: (808) 435-9555
• Email: info@hoolanapua.org

Free 24/7 support and resources for trafficking survivors.

• Hotline: (888) 373-7888
• TTY: 711
• Text: 233733

COVID-19 legal resources available in Chuukese, Ilocano, Tagalog, Kosraean, and Marshallese. Legal Aid housing and COVID-19 resources:

• Tenant Rights & Responsibilities - 10/15/2020
• Landlord Rights & Responsibilities - 10/15/2020

Federal agency within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that is responsible for responding to natural and manmade disasters including terroristic events and public health crises. FEMA is also providing financial assistance for COVID-19 funeral related expenses incurred after January 20th, 2020.  To learn more about this program and how to apply, view:

• Public training video with instructions and requirements on applying for assistance.
• FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program with FAQs and can be translated into various languages such as Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Bengali, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Russian, Vietnamese, and Hindi.
• Questions can be forwarded to covid19funeralassistancerfi@fema.dhs.gov.

Create an account and file for unemployment benefits with the State of Hawaiʻi's Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.

Those financially affected by COVID-19 can file for additional benefits with PUA.

This is only available for Oʻahu residents.  Applicants must demonstrate economic hardship due to COVID-19 or related business closures and should have no more than $10,000 in liquid assets.

Non-profit alliance aimed at eliminating homelessness on Oʻahu.

Includes various financial resources and programs for Maui County residents.

View a list of federal relief programs available to immigrants without work authorization. (Updated 6/12/2020)

Includes updates on MedQuest, food stamps, child care, and other benefits.

Emergency food banks and distribution centers.

Discount program for SNAP-EBT cardholders that partners food retailers with local farms to make local produce more affordable.

• How to get Da Bux access card
• Find a participating retailer

Public call center open 7 days a week from 7:00am - 10:00pm​​.

• Call: 211 from anywhere in Hawaiʻi​
• Text: (877) 275-6569
• Email: info211@auw.org
• Kauaʻi Resources

Get up to date guidance on school closures, meals, and other resources for K-12 students.

• Media Room
• Summer Food Service Student Meals

(Grab-n-Go meals for students; updated 6/9/2020)

Non-profit alliance in Hawaiʻi dedicated to addressing the root causes of childhood inequality and poverty.

• HCAN Website: General information on how to join HCAN and become an advocate for children.
• HCAN COVID-19 Website: Interactive resource list with the latest information on food, childcare, screening sites, and more.

Hawaiʻi-based resources for families with young children regarding childcare and subsidies.

Primary disaster and emergency preparedness agency in Hawaiʻi.  Find your nearest CDEM by county:

• Hawaiʻi
• Kauaʻi
• Maui
• Oʻahu

hawaiicovid19.com​: State of Hawaiʻi Department of Health's one-stop resource center with the latest updates. Disease Outbreak Control Division By County:

• Hawaiʻi
• Kauaʻi
• Maui
• Oʻahu

Statewide agency with updates on public health and natural disaster responses/emergency guidelines.

Includes updates regarding mandatory quarantines for travelers and travel restrictions.

Information on symptoms, testing, travel restrictions, and more on daily life during COVID-19.

Basic protective measures against COVID-19.

Federal agency promoting environmentally-friendly policies.  Check out their list of recommended disinfectants during COVID-19.

Resource center for victims of crime with up-to-date housing and eviction information.

Organization that ensures survivors of domestic and sexual violence have a full range of safe housing options.

Non-profit organization whose goal is to provide housing to low-income individuals and educate tenants of their rights.

This tip sheet for Partnerships with Landlords will teach providers how to maintain relationships with landlords to house survivors, and the Housing Assessment Tool is for advocates to help assess the housing needs of survivors.

Federal agency focused on addressing housing needs and enforcing fair housing laws in the U.S.

• Health Preparedness for Homeless Assistance Providers
• Infectious Disease Preparedness Among Homeless Assistance Providers
• Webinar Recording - Infectious Disease Preparedness
• Disease Risks and Homelessness (Infectious-Disease-Webinar-Snaps-3.5.20)

Learn how to talk to your children about the COVID-19 pandemic with:

• KidsHealth
• NPR comic with visual explanations

Check out other national resources relating to children and parenting:

• Youth and Family Hotlines (Administration for Children and Families)
• Resources for Parents (American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children)

Free confidential advocates and PAU Violence contacts for all UH campuses.

• Confidential Advocates - Services include: safety planning, assistance with reporting options; mental health/counseling.
• PAU Violence and Title IX - Services include: training, education, Title IX reporting.

Confidential resources for HPU students and staff.

• Health Services
  • Phone: (808) 544-9361
  • Email: studenthealth@spclinic.org
• Counseling and Behavioral Health Services
  • Phone: (808) 687-7076
  • Email: counseling@hpu.edu
• HPU Chaplain (Kawika Haglund):​
  • Phone: (808) 687-7031
  • Email: mhaglund@hpu.edu

Campus resources for CUH students, faculty, and staff.

• Counseling Center - Services available only for currently enrolled CUH students.
  • Phone: (808) 735-4845
  • Email: counselingcenter@chaminade.edu
• Chaplain (Fr. Martin Solma)
  • Phone: (808) 739-8339
  • Email: martin.solma@chaminade.edu

Support and resources for BYUH students and staff.

• Counseling and Disability Services
  • Director of Counseling Services: Rachel Kekaula, LCSW, CSAC
  • Phone: (808) 675-3518
  • Email: counselingservices@byuh.edu​
• Title IX Office
  • Deputy Title IX Coordinator: Rebekah Strain, JD
  • Phone: (808) 675-4819
  • Email: titleix@byuh.edu

Free support, information, and resources for those seeking mental health and counseling services in Hawaiʻi.

• Phone: (808) 591-1297
• Email: info@namihawaii.org

Military OneSource provides 24/7 resources and support for active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve members and their families worldwide.

• Toll Free: (800) 342-9647
• TTY: Dial 711 then (800) 342-9647

The Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Program provides advocacy and support for survivors affiliated with the Kauaʻi Navy installation.

• SAPR: (808) 551-1452

Family Advocacy Program for Marines and their families.

• FAP 24/7 Abuse Hotline: (808) 216-7175
• Administration: (808) 257-7780, (808) 257-8803

Family Advocacy and Victim Advocacy Programs for Army-affiliated domestic violence survivors.

• FAP-VAP 24/7 Hotline: (808) 624-7233
• FAP-VAP Administration: (808) 787-4227

Information on JBPHH's Family Advocacy Program, Victim Advocacy Program, and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Team.

• Clinical Counseling and Crisis Response: (808) 474-1999
• FAP-VAP: (808) 590-9910
• Sexual Assault Emergency: (808) 722-6192
• Safeline: (877) 955-5247