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Liliʻuokalani Trust is committed to the long-term relief and recovery of our kamaliʻi and ʻohana impacted by the Maui wildfires. Our teams have connected with our beneficiaries in affected areas and are developing plans for an enduring commitment to support the journey from trauma to thriving. More information and resources will be shared in the days ahead.

Last updated: September 25, 2023, 10:32 a.m.

*Resources will continue to be updated as new information becomes available.

Along with other community resources, we strive to collectively support our kamaliʻi and ʻohana.  

LT is providing kōkua through one-time financial assistance for basic needs to those who qualify.  

Eligible families must :

1. Have a Hawaiian kamaliʻi (child ages birth to 17 years old) residing in the household.  
2. Verify direct impact of loss of residence due to the Maui wildfires (destroyed or deemed uninhabitable by FEMA). 
3. Be living within Hawaiʻi 

Requestors must be able to provide consent for service and will be asked to provide documentation, if possible. 

If you are interested, please call LT Kōkua Line at (808) 466-8102. 

You will need to leave a clear voicemail with your name and telephone number. 

We mahalo you for your patience as we respond to calls in the order they were received. 

We anticipate a high volume of calls and are striving to respond within 2–3 business days.

Federal assistance is available to eligible individuals and families affected by this disaster.

• FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opened August 16 for federal disaster assistance and will continue daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College.
• U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest, long-term loans to help businesses and homeowners recover from damage caused by the Maui fires.
• U.S. Agriculture Department offers a variety of programs to help farmers, ranchers, communities, and businesses that have been hard hit by natural disaster events.
• Med-Quest expedited applications will be processed for those on Maui impacted by the fires.
• State of Hawaiʻi Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is offering unemployment assistance with extended call center hours.
• Maui United Way is offering emergency financial assistance to adults who were impacted by the wildfires.
• The American Red Cross launched a program on 8/21 offering financial assistance to those whose home was destroyed or suffered significant structural damage.
• Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program
• People's Fund of Maui
• REALTORS Association of Maui is offering Disaster Relief Assistance.
• Cameron Center Laptop Relief is offering refurbished PCs to those who are in high need.
  
  
  
  

Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente is providing medical services to members and non-members at no cost at several locations in Lahaina from Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The mobile health vehicles will be relocated to the the Royal Lahaina Resort and Bungalows on Monday, September 25.

The mobile health vehicles are available to everyone in the community and will provide first aid, wound care, pediatric care, a dispensing pharmacy, along with vaccinations, including flu shots.

OB-GYN service will be available every Friday.

Maui Health

Providing free medical care to all community members.

• Hyatt Regency in Kaʻanapali Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

UH Maui College Health Center

• Offering womenʻs health exams to women displaced or impacted by the Maui wildfire.
• The Health Centerʻs hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DOH Lahaina Comprehensive Health Center

• providing wound care and first aid, pharmacy services, mental health services, insurance support, and eye care.
• the Lahaina clinic is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Ākoakoa Place, below the the Lahaina Civic Center.
  

Emergency Prescription Assistance

The Department of Health and Human Services has activated the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP), which helps Maui residents impacted by the wildfires who do not have health insurance get the prescription drugs and medical equipment that they need to stay healthy.

For more information, call the toll-free hotline at (755) 793-7470 or visit their website.

The following resources are available to those seeking mental health support:

Hawaiʻi Department of Health

DOH Maui Community Mental Health Center is offering crisis mental health services and expanded hours for those experiencing emotional or psychological distress as a result of the Maui wildfires. Services include mental health counseling, trauma processing, psychiatric services, and resource guidance.

• In person, seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Ākoakoa Place.
• Call: (808) 984-2150
• Email: mauiwellness@doh.hawaii.gov

Hawaiʻi CARES 988

24/7, free support service for help with crisis and mental health

• Call, Text, or Chat: 988
• Website: http://hicares.hawaii.gov

Hawaiʻi Utelehealth

Free telehealth services, including mental health counseling, evaluations, and medication.

• Website: https://www.hawaiiutelehealth.org
  

Kaiser Permanente Behavioral Health Care

Kaiser Permanente is offering critical mental health and addiction services and resources. Members do not need a referral to access behavioral health care.

Call KP Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

• Maui and other Neighbor Islands: 1-888-945-7600
• Oahu: (808) 432-7600
• For 24/7 advice, call: 1-833-833-3333

Maui Strong Support Groups

The National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi will lead three in-person support groups on Tuesday, September 26 at the J. Walter Cameron Center in Wailuku.

Support group meeting times are as follows:

• 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
• 11:30 a.m to 1 p.m.
• 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The support groups are free and water and snacks will be provided.

Mana Mental Health

Free, individual counseling sessions for mamas who are pregnant or postpartum.

All sessions are virtual or by phone.

• Website: https://manamentalhealth.com
• Phone: (971) 251-2081

Maui Cancer Resources and American Cancer Society

Offering six, free monthly workshops to support Maui fire cancer patients focusing on healing trauma and loss.

• the event is located at the Nāpili Kai Beach Resort conference room at 5900 Lower Honoapiʻilan Rd. in Lahaina.

Additional Online Resources

• Child and Family Service
• Child Parent Psychotherapy
• Sesame Workshop
• Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
• Hazel Health
• DOH Maui Community Mental Health Center
• Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi
• Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990
• Maui Wildfire Emergency Resources
• Women Helping Women Maui 24-hour Crisis Hotline 808-579-9581
• Spirit Horse Ranch
• The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Carelon Behavioral Health
• NAMI Hawaii Maui Strong Support Group
• Headspace is offering Maui residents a free membership until December 31, 2023.
• Better Help is offering 3 months of free therapy to those affected.

Food and supply distribution has moved to a new location as the Kahana Gateway Shopping Center, 4405 Honoapiilani Highway, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Feed My Sheep holds a drive-thru distribution from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursdays.

The hub will focus on providing a cultural approach to help those impacted by the wildfires best navigate the application process for direct aid and services.

Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Maui Mall, 70 E. Kaahumanu Avenue, Kahului, 96732.

The hub will host both non-profit service providers and representatives from various agencies, including:

• Imua Family Services
• Hawaiʻi Community Learning
• Hawaiian Community Assets
• Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
• Legal Aid Society of Hawaiʻi
• Papa Ola Lōkahi
• FEMA
• SBA
• The American Red Cross

There will also be direct support available, such as Foodland vouchers, HEPA air purification systems, and direct payment support. 

For more information, contact the resource center team at kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org or call (808) 204-2722.

Workers, business owners, and self-employed residents of Maui who were affected by the wildfires may be eligible for disaster unemployment benefits from August 13 to February 10, 2024, if unemployment continues to be a direct result of the disaster.

The deadline to apply for these benefits is September 25.

To apply, visit their website or call (833) 901-2272.

As of Tuesday, September 19, HIDOE is offering a distance learning hub for K-8 Lahaina students.

The hub is located at Citizen Church, 4275 Hine Way in Lahaina, and will provide distance learning students with in-depth opportunities for teacher support and peer socialization. In addition, students will have access to meals, recess, social-emotional learning and other resources.

The hub is open to King Kamehameha III Elementary, Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary and Lahaina Intermediate students already enrolled in distance learning or who want to enroll.

To apply, click here.

Two community informational meetings will be held for those impacted by the wildfire disaster. Information on housing plans, air quality status, support programs, and the establishment of a County of Maui Office of Recovery will be shared.

The meetings are scheduled for Friday, September 22, at 5 p.m. at the Lahaina Civic Center and for Sunday, September 24, at 3 p.m. at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului.