Hale Maluhia Women's Shelter
Located in Hilo, this shelter offers emergency shelter beds for single women and couples, as well as for medical respite beds . Service animals are accepted with proper documentation.
Shelter is temporary, and our goal is to quickly get you on a pathway to housing so you can move into your own space as soon as possible.
If you need assistance, or want to make a referral for an emergency shelter bed, connect with our team at 808-935-3050. Note: Medical respite referrals are only made through healthcare partners.
After hours line (emergencies only): (808) 443-4717
110 Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720
Directions:
DO NOT follow directions from Google Maps. Instead, follow these directions:
From Kamehameha Ave., turn up Haili St.
Turn right into St. Joseph’s Church (corner of Kapiolani St.)
Proceed to the end of the parking lot. Take a right, travel down gravel road.
About Medical Respite
Our Medical Respite beds offer a safe, nurturing environment for individuals experiencing homelessness to recover and recuperate after illness or injury, access health care coordination, and receive 24/7 support from caring professionals.
We also offer Medical Respite at Kahua Kahe Mālie in Ainaloa.
We are pleased to share that HOPE Services Hawaii’s medical respite care program has become certified by The National Institute for Medical Respite Care, a special program of the National Health Care for the Homeless Council! This means that we have completed a rigorous process to demonstrate a high degree of fidelity to nationally recognized
principles, standards, and expectations in the field of medical respite care. You can learn more about our certification here.
We prioritize shelter on vulnerability and need.
HOPE is a proud member of Community Alliance Partners (CAP), a Continuum of Care made up of organizations and allies using a Housing First approach to house and provide follow-up services to our houseless neighbors islandwide.
CAP implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES) in 2017. This ensures that those who need housing the most receive the first available units. A CES is mandated by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, and it streamlines the processes for assessing and offering homeless programs and housing. The CES also provides information about service needs and gaps to help communities plan their assistance and identify needed resources.
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Jamie, HOPE client