Start With Aloha United Way 211
Aloha United Way 211 provides a statewide referral service across Hawaii’s islands. Give the island and ZIP code so the specialist or directory can identify relevant local options.
Call 211. Use the service website for online search and current contact options.
When arranging services, ask whether the provider operates on your island and whether a visit is required. Hawaii DHS’s BESSD page is a benefit-program starting point, while the ADRC focuses on aging, disability and caregiver support options.
Glassman Disability provides this independent guide. The linked organizations operate their own services.
Official Hawaii Resource Directories
Use the links below to choose a starting point. Ask the provider about the services available in your community.
Aloha United Way 211
Use this service’s location-based directory or contact options to ask about community assistance near you.
auw211.orgHawaii DHS Benefit, Employment & Support Services
Explore Hawaii’s public-assistance programs and follow the division’s current application and contact links.
humanservices.hawaii.govHawaii Aging & Disability Resource Center
Find information and local contacts for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers exploring support and long-term service options.
hawaiiadrc.orgPlan Your Next Steps
Questions To Ask Your Local Provider
- Do you serve my ZIP code, and are you accepting requests?
- What information should I bring, and can I apply by phone or online?
- Can you help me arrange language access, an accessible appointment or transportation?
- If this program is full, where should I try next?
Common Questions
Where do I start for local help in Hawaii?
Start with Aloha United Way 211. Aloha United Way 211 provides a statewide referral service across Hawaii’s islands. Give the island and ZIP code so the specialist or directory can identify relevant local options.
Does a 211 referral mean assistance is approved?
A referral gives you a place to ask for help. Contact the listed provider to confirm its service area, current availability, application process and requirements.
What if I cannot reach the right 211 service?
Use the official service website listed on this page or the national 211 locator. Search with the ZIP code or county where help is needed, especially if your phone number is from another area.
Sources & Further Reading
- Aloha United Way 211
- Hawaii DHS Benefit, Employment & Support Services
- Hawaii Aging & Disability Resource Center
- United Way Worldwide: find your local 211
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- National 911 Program: calling 911
Source review: October 2, 2026. Program details can change; confirm current requirements and availability with the organization.