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Here is a list of local services for women with crisis pregnancies and new mothers in need. Some programs are affiliated with the Catholic Church, some are not.
PREGNANCY CARE
Oahu
Oahu Pregnancy Center and A Place for Women (A medical resource center)
94-1044 Waipio Uka Street
Waipahu, HI 96797
808-678-3991
OahuPregnancyCenter.com
Provides pregnancy testing, ultrasound, pregnancy options counseling. Offers a support group for single pregnant women and in-person childbirth classes. Post-birth services include baby and maternity supplies, online parenting, life-skill and fatherhood classes. Also offers post-abortion recovery classes.
Pearson Place
1145 Bishop Street
Honolulu HI. 96813
808-942-0328
pearsonplace.org
Provides free pregnancy tests, ultrasound referrals, peer counseling and education, plus information on abstinence, STDs and natural family planning, material support.
Aloha Pregnancy Care and Counseling Center
45-1151 G Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
808-234-7233
alohapregnancy.com
Provides pregnancy tests and pregnancy options counseling, ultrasound referrals and birth and parenting classes. Post-birth services include the Baby & Me Boutique, which is stocked with baby clothes, diapers, wipes, food, formula, strollers, car seats and other items necessary for a new baby. Also provides referrals to doctors, government services, adoption agencies and organizations that can help with finances, food, medical bills, housing and more.
Hawaii island
LIV (A medical resource center)
Kailua-Kona: 74-5565 Luhia Street, Suite A3B
Hilo: 280 Ponahawai Street, Suite 203
Ocean View: 92-8977 Leilani Circle
808-326-1766
livwellwomen.com
Provides ultrasound, prenatal vitamins, registered nurse visits, pregnancy options information, help applying for medical insurance, online pregnancy and parenting courses, in-person mentoring and fatherhood support. Post-birth services include lactation counseling, baby supplies, and in-home help with housekeeping, grocery shopping and meal preparation. Also offers mental health assistance, grief recovery sessions and life-coaching. General medical services include STD testing and treatment, pelvic exams/paps and breast exam referrals.
Maui
MALAMA PREGNANCY CENTER (A medical resource center)
64 Central Avenue
Wailuku, HI 96793
808-280-5810
mauipregnancycenter.com
Provides pregnancy testing, ultrasound, pregnancy options counseling, and labor and delivery classes. Post-birth services include classes in parenting, breastfeeding, car seat safety and life skills. Also offers material assistance. Provides a healing group for those affected by abortion.
PREGNANCY SHELTER
Mary Jane Home
Catholic Charities Hawaii
808-261-9776
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
A safe, communal residence for pregnant women who lack sufficient support, providing counseling and classes in infant care, childbirth and valuable life skills to prepare them for a healthy pregnancy and birth. Women may stay through four months after birth, during which time the program helps them transition to work or school and housing. It also connects them with other support like food stamps and general assistance. Home visits teach parenting skills.
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Family Assessment Center (Oahu)
Catholic Charities Hawaii
808-521-HELP (4357)
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
A 14-unit facility that provides a temporary, transitional place to stay for families in urban Honolulu and supportive services which include resources and assistance to obtain permanent housing or other appropriate services in 90 days or less.
Maili Land
Catholic Charities Hawaii
808-521-HELP (4357)
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
Assists individuals in Leeward Oahu with housing services focused on homeless families with children under the age of 19; services include transitional housing, case management, employment training, budgeting, and education classes to help families become self-sufficient and obtain affordable permanent housing.
Hale Maluhia Women’s Shelter
HOPE Services Hawaii
110 Ululani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-935-3050
hopeserviceshawaii.org/shelter
This emergency shelter offers beds for single females with the goal to get them on a pathway to permanent housing as soon as possible.
Kihei Pua Family Shelter
HOPE Services Hawaii
115 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
808-935-3050
hopeserviceshawaii.org/shelter
Provides temporary shelter for families with children, single females, and couples with priority given to those with minor children. The goal is to quickly get residents on a pathway to housing.
COUNSELING
Koastal Kids
Catholic Charities Hawaii
(808) 521-HELP (4357)
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
Provides counseling, domestic violence intervention meetings and outreach to homeless adults and children on the Leeward Coast of Oahu.
Family and Parenting Development
Catholic Charities Hawaii
Oahu: 808-527-4470
Hilo: 808-961-7000
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
Provides a therapist to help parents address behavioral challenges and develop skills to strengthen the family.
Your Ohana Program
Catholic Charities Hawaii
(808) 521-HELP (4357)
catholiccharitieshawaii.org/programs-services
Provides referral services to connect parents of newborn infants, families with children up to age 4, and pregnant women with services and information on healthy child development; services are free, voluntary and confidential.
POST-ABORTION HEALING
Rachel’s Vineyard Ministries Hawaii
(808) 469-5470
rvhawaii@gmail.com
Retreats for those in need of spiritual and emotional healing following an abortion.
Project Rachel
(888) 456-HOPE (4673)
hopeafterabortion.org
projectrachel@rcchawaii.org
The Catholic Church’s post-abortion healing ministry where women and men can find forgiveness and peace of heart through compassionate help and the sacrament of reconciliation.
GENERAL RESOURCES
Catholic parishes
Most parishes in Hawaii have outreach ministries, many of which provide new mothers with food and clothing and baby supplies.
Walking with Moms in Need
This is a nationwide initiative was created by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to have the nation’s parishes “walk with moms in need,” by identifying local pregnancy help resources in their communities that are currently available to a woman facing a difficult pregnancy.
Knights of Columbus
This fraternal organization of Catholic men raises money to support pregnancy resource centers and pro-life initiatives.
Diocesan Respect Life Office
Provides parishes with information and resources to help develop and support activities that support a culture of life, including pro-life advocacy and natural family planning. It also offers post-abortion counseling and spiritual support through programs such as Rachel’s Vineyard and Project Rachel.