Domestic Abuse Shelters
Service Description:Domestic Abuse Shelters provide a safe haven for abused partners and their children. It is a time-out period for abused partners to learn about the dynamics of domestic violence, the cycle of abuse and how to develop a “safety plan”. It is also a time for learning about and making choices; discovering that they are not at fault for the abuse; building self-esteem and learning self-empowerment.
The shelters offer:
- Domestic violence crisis hotline
- Lodging and food
- Crisis counseling
- Individual counseling
- Educational workshops
- Support groups
- Information, referral & advocacy
- Children’s program
- Tutors for children not able to attend school
- Assistance with obtaining a TRO, Housing and financial aid
- Volunteer program
Victims of Domestic Violence and their children.
Fees:
Yes, but no one is turned away due to lack of ability to pay.
Funders:
The Shelter for Domestic Abuse Program is funded by the Department of Human Services, through funds distributed by the Hawaii State Legislature, private grants, donations and public support.
Your Rights:
As a participant in a Child and Family Service program you have the following rights:
- The right to a humane service environment
- The right to services free from unlawful discrimination
- The right to be involved in your own service planning
- The right to confidentiality except when otherwise mandated by law
- The right to services which are least restrictive and most convenient
- The right to file a complaint if these rights are infringed
The shelters provide a safe haven for victims and their children to learn about domestic violence and ways to keep themselves safe in the future.
Locations:
The locations of our shelters are confidential. If you are in need of domestic abuse help, please call our Domestic Abuse Hotlines.
Oahu: Domestic Abuse Hotline: (808) 841-0822
East Hawaii: Domestic Abuse Hotline: (808) 959-8864
Hours: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The locations below are the main offices of Child & Family Service on the island, NOT where the shelters are located.
Oahu
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Bldg. B
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
East Hawaii
1266 Kamehameha Avenue, A-5
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
