Kalawao County

Local offices in Kalawao County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Human services · State office

  Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services, Molokai Unit

  55 Makaena Place, Room 1, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  Help here

  • Public assistanceAsk about state public assistance programs and how to apply.
  Call 808-553-1715DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov

• Public health · Nonprofit

  Molokai WIC Program

  Family Support Center Building, 30 Oki Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support if you are pregnant, recently gave birth, or care for a young child.Apply online
  Call 808-660-2614DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Aloha United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auw211.org

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Maui Economic Opportunity, Molokai Branch

  380 Kolapa Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  Help here

  • Community assistanceContact the branch to ask about community programs and help available to Molokai residents.
  Call 808-553-3216DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on meoinc.org

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Maui Family Guidance Center, Molokai Office

  65 Makaena Place, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  Help here

  • Child and adolescent mental health servicesGet help finding mental health care for a child or teenager and support for your family.
  Call 808-553-7878DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• State office

  Med-QUEST Molokai Service Center

  65 Makaena Street, Room 110, Kaunakakai, HI 96748

  Help here

  • Medicaid assistanceGet help with applying for or managing your Med-QUEST health coverage.Apply online
  Call 800-316-8005DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on medquest.hawaii.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Maui County Office on Aging, Molokai

  Help here

  • Aging and disability supportCall for information about services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.Read more
  Call 808-553-5241Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mauicounty.gov

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kalawao County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Hawaii programs by kind of help

These are run by Hawaii and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026