Hawaiʻi CARES 988 Specialists are trained to help you find food, shelter, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, kūpuna care, disability services, job training and more. The service is free and confidential.

Hawai‘i CARES 988 and serves as Hawai‘i’s leading statewide helpline that connects people with the social services they want and may not know they need. Hawaiʻi CARES 988  provides a hand up and a safety net by being a unified resource connecting those in search of social needs.

Hawaʻii CARES 988 is a partner in the state’s emergency management plan, as well as city and county plans across the islands.

Hawaiʻi CARES 988 has the ability to mobilize statewide during times of disaster.

Hawaiʻi CARES 988 relieves pressure on the 9-1-1 phone system for non-emergency calls.

Hawaiʻi CARES 988 is a vital point of contact for emergency responders to share up-to-date information on shelter locations, evacuation, routes, road closures and public health advisories.

Hawaiʻi CARES 988 has been a critical resource for disseminating information and referrals related to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccinations, flooding, hurricane, eruptions and other emergencies.