Who do I call first for disability services in Kalawao County, Hawaii?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Hawaii vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Kalawao County.

Is help available in Spanish in Kalawao County?

Yes. This Kalawao County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Hawaii agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Kalawao County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Kalawao County, Hawaii

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Kalawao County, Hawaii. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help — with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Kalawao County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support — 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Key contacts in Kalawao County

Kalawao County, DDD Molokai Intake (Kalaupapa) (your front door) — Your front door for developmental-disability services in Kalawao County is the DDD Molokai Intake (Kalaupapa) (808-553-7898). Contact: 808-553-7898 (DDD Molokai Intake (Kalaupapa)) · health.hawaii.gov/ddd.
Maui County Office on Aging (serving Molokai) — The Area Agency on Aging and ADRC for Maui County (which administers Molokai, including the Kalawao/Kalaupapa settlement): information and assistance, benefits… Contact: 808-270-7774 · mauicountyadrc.org.
Hawaiʻi CARES 988 — Hawaiʻi's free, confidential 24/7 crisis, mental-health, and substance-use support line, staffed by local counselors statewide: call, text, or chat 988, or cal… Contact: 988 · 800-753-6879 · hicares.hawaii.gov.
NAMI Hawaii — Statewide NAMI organization (Honolulu): free mental-health education, family and peer support groups, and navigation. Contact: 808-591-1297 · namihawaii.org.
Hawaii DOH, Developmental Disabilities Division (DDD) — Hawaii's front door for developmental-disability services, through island-based Intake & Eligibility: Oahu 808-733-1689, Hilo 808-974-4280, Kauai 808-241-3406,… Contact: health.hawaii.gov/ddd/about/contact.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Free, confidential crisis support 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises. Contact: 988.
Early Intervention via H-KISS — Statewide early-intervention program for babies and toddlers (birth–3) with delays or disabilities: free evaluation and services. Contact: 1-800-235-5477 · Oahu 808-594-0066 · health.hawaii.gov/eis.
Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) — Helps people with disabilities prepare for, get, and keep a job: counseling, training, assistive technology, job placement, and student transition services. Contact: Honolulu 808-586-4824 · humanservices.hawaii.gov/vr.
Hawaii Disability Rights Center (HDRC) — Hawaii's federally designated protection and advocacy agency. Contact: 1-800-882-1057 · 808-949-2922 · hawaiidisabilityrights.org.
Aloha United Way 2-1-1 — Free, confidential information and referral to local health and human services across Hawaii, DDD, H-KISS Early Intervention, Med-QUEST, aging services, and mo… Contact: Dial 2-1-1 · auw211.org.

These listings are a navigation aid, not endorsements — always call first to confirm current details. The full interactive Kalawao County directory on this page lists 10 local and statewide resources with filters by category, age, and payer, plus registry-listed providers nearby.

See more Hawaii disability resources or browse other counties from the Hawaii portal.