Our Mission  Our Programs
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Our Programs
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Hands that help the classroom. 
Ready to Learn (R2L) provides needy students from kindergarten through high school with new pencils, pens, notebooks and other classroom supplies with an intended outcome of school readiness.
Ready To Learn (R2L) is based on a simple concept: Children who do not have basic school supplies are at an immediate disadvantage at the beginning of the school year. To provide these necessary supplies to needy children from kindergarten through high school Helping Hands Hawaii works with referring partners such as government agencies, social service agencies, community organizations, non-profit organizations and churches. R2L is a program recognized by the Hawaii Department of Education.
Some of our students would rather skip classes than return to school with the same used binders and backpacks from last year. They feel ashamed for having to go without the basic supplies or for not having the "in" things and oftentimes have to endure constant ridicule from their peers. Continued blows to a child's self-esteem can be devastating, and once a child gives up on school, our social problems are just beginning. No child should have to go without the basic supplies that would make their educational experience worthwhile and productive.
R2L was first initiated by Senator Dan Inouye in collaboration with Helping Hands Hawaii in 1999. The program was very successful over the years and as of 2005 Helping Hands Hawaii is coordinating the full program effort. Based on the unique and inherent ability of Hawai'i's people to willingly share available resources, R2L operates entirely on community contributions and relies on a cadre of dedicated volunteers.
To receive supplies from R2L, public and private social service agencies submit applications for their clients based on verified needs. R2L primarily operates as a seasonal program and is largely dependent on contributions from major corporate sponsors.
As with all Helping Hands Hawai'i programs, Ready to Learn actively promotes volunteerism. For more information on our services and how you can help with a gift of your time, talents, financial generosity, or gifts-in-kind, call: 440-3803.
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Hands that give sustenance.
 The Community Clearinghouse connects individuals with families in need of basic living necessities. The Community Clearinghouse accepts donations on behalf of Hawaii’s families in need. Donated clothing, furniture, appliances, and other household items are given to those families in need free of charge.As Oahu's central collection and distribution center for donated goods, the Community Clearinghouse provides thousands of low-income individuals and families with over several million dollars in goods every year.
The Community Clearinghouse can accept only items that are in good condition. In other words, only those items, which we can immediately give to families in need, are acceptable. The Community Clearinghouse does not have the resources to repair, restore or clean any donated items. The Community Clearinghouse does not accept the following donations:
- Firearms – any kind of guns including toy guns
- Bio-hazardous materials (used syringes, etc.)
- Contraband – any and all illegal items including drug paraphernalia
- Liquids – paint, alcohol, oils, etc.
- Vehicles – automobiles, motorcycles, scooters, etc.
- Ripped, torn or soiled clothing
- Non-working appliances, televisions, or any other electronic devices
- Obsolete electronic devices (8-track players, digital laser disks)
- Medical devices/supplies (we do accept wheel chairs, walkers, canes and commodes)
- Baby formula and foods
- Office equipment
- Exercise equipment
- Golf clubs, surf boards
- Items of a personal nature – for example, videos of family events
- Couches over 8 feet long
Opportunities also exist for participation in our Adopt-A-Family project, in which businesses, employee groups, social clubs, families and individuals can choose a specific family to help. Adopters are provided with details of family need and circumstances. 
Donations of clothing, household items and other gifts can be dropped off at the Community Clearinghouse, 2100 North Nimitz Highway. MAP Enter off Puuhale Road in back of building.
As with all Helping Hands Hawai'i programs, the Community Clearinghouse actively promotes volunteerism. For more information on our services and how you can help with a gift of your time, talents, financial generosity, or gifts-in-kind, call: 440-3800.
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Hands that speak your language.
Since 1985, the Bilingual Access Line has recognized the community's need for qualified interpreters and translators to assist in the delivery of health care and social services. The Bilingual Access Line is guided by the philosophical belief that it is the responsibility of each agency serving the public to make its services accessible to the entire population. Our program provides, on a fee for service basis, qualified interpreters and translators in approximately 17 primary languages, either on site or over the phone, twenty-four hours a day, and also provides referrals to 90 secondary languages.
A vital service in multi-cultural Hawaii, the Bilingual Access Line interpreters are often called upon to assist people in some of the most dramatic moments in their lives. According to the 1990 Census, 31.8 million residents living in the United States (14% of the total population) spoke a language other than English. Bilingual Access Line makes every effort to ensure that our interpreters are prepared to help families’ bridge language and cultural gaps with their knowledge and humanity. By helping people to overcome language barriers, the Bilingual Access Line helps strengthen and redefine communities.
In addition to call-in requests for assistance, the Bilingual Access Line currently provides interpretation services to hospitals, hotels, corporations, as well as government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. As we move towards creating a global village through developments in information technology and international business, Bilingual Access Line allows organizations to reach-out to Limited English Proficient (LEP) speaking populations and help provide equal access to services.The on-staff "primary language" interpreters for the Bilingual Access Line follow HIPAA standards and a professional code of ethics that places fundamental importance on maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and neutrality.
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The primary languages covered are:
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Cantonese
French
German
Ilokano
Japanese
Korean
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Laotian
Mandarin
Marshallese
Portuguese
Samoan
Spanish
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Tagalog Taiwanese
Thai
Vietnamese
Visayan
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As with all Helping Hands Hawai'i programs, the Bilingual Access Line actively promotes volunteerism. For more information on our services, please call 808-526-9724 or email us at
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Behavioral Health Programs |
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Hands that rescue and relieve.
The behavioral health division provides assertive case management, intensive case management, and money management services to persons recovering from serious mental illness.
With a 20-year history of saving lives, the behavioral health division works with people who struggle with addiction, mental illness, suicidal tendencies, and more.
Our services include:
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Provides assertive case management services to persons diagnosed with serious mental illness. Services include treatment planning and referrals, medication monitoring, intensive counseling, skill building, and group counseling. For information on ACT services, call 845-2018 or (808) 934-9800 on the Big Island.
Community Based Case Management (CBCM)
Provides community based case management to persons diagnosed with serious mental illness. Services provided by the team include treatment planning and referrals, medication monitoring, and skill building. Phone 841-0968 for additional information on CBCM program services.
Representative Payee Services
Provides money management services to persons with serious mental illness. Representative payees provide assistance with the SSI/SSDI application process, budgeting and money management education, and assistance in money management. For information on Representative Payee services, phone 440-3846.
Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
Provides individual, group, and family counseling and psychoeducation to persons with substance abuse issues. Consumers are referred through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the State of Hawaii For more information on the program, phone 440-3861.
The ACT, CBCM, and Representative Payee programs are funded by the Department of Health of the State of Hawaii. To be referred to these programs, contact the Access Line at 832-3100.
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Donate
If you would like to add your helping hands to the community...
All donations made online between June 1, 2008 - July 31, 2008 will go to benefit the Neighbors in Need Fund to help individuals in our community who lost their jobs due to recent layoffs.
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