Find a Food Pantry or Support in Ookala, HI 96720
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Ookala, HI
MOVE! Weight Management Program
US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
MOVE! Weight Management Program, based in Ookala, HI, is a dedicated health initiative specifically designed to improve the lives of Veterans struggling with obesity and related health issues. Our program aims to screen every Veteran who receives care at VA facilities annually and connect them with personalized weight management services that cater to their individual needs and preferences. We offer a variety of care options including group sessions, telephone lifestyle coaching, and TeleMOVE! for in-home support, as well as the MOVE! Coach mobile app for those who prefer a self-guided approach. For Veterans who require additional assistance, we provide access to weight loss medications and bariatric surgery solutions. If you're interested in embarking on a weight loss journey, we encourage you to reach out to your local MOVE! Coordinator or VA provider to get started.
70 Lanihuli St, Ookala, HI 96720
Ookala, HI
Ke Ola Pono No N Kpuna
ALU LIKE, Inc.
Ke Ola Pono No Nā Kūpuna is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of independent Native Hawaiians aged 60 and older throughout Hawaii, Kauai, Maui, Molokai, and Oahu by providing essential nutrition and supportive services. Our program offers congregate meals and limited home-delivered meal services, ensuring that our kūpuna receive the nourishment they need. We are committed to cultural enrichment, offering activities that celebrate Hawaiian traditions, including hula, language classes, and history sessions. In addition to nutrition services, we provide vital resources such as health screenings, education, and referral services, along with transportation assistance to help kūpuna engage in our community programs. Our initiative also promotes social connectivity through recreation, volunteer opportunities, and intergenerational activities, fostering a sense of belonging while nurturing physical and mental health. By accepting voluntary donations, we strive to maintain and expand our varied programs that celebrate and support Hawaiian culture and the vital contributions of our kūpuna.
32 Kinoole St, Ookala, HI 96720
Ookala, HI
Early Head Start (EHS)
Parents And Children Together
Early Head Start (EHS) in Ookala, HI, is a caring and supportive federally funded program dedicated to enhancing the lives of low-income families with infants, toddlers under three, and pregnant women. Our comprehensive home-based services provide essential early childhood education, health screenings, and personalized family support through weekly home visits. Each visit focuses on helping parents nurture their child's development, ensuring a strong foundation for future learning. Additionally, we encourage community building through bi-monthly group socialization activities, where families can connect and engage in enriching parent-child activities. Currently, our services are available throughout East Hawaii, and we are actively working toward expanding classroom locations in Hawaiian Beaches and Hilo to further our mission of fostering a healthy, educated, and connected community.
27 Waianuenue Ave, Ookala, HI 96720
Ookala, HI
Children with Special Health Needs Program (CSHNP)
Hawaii State Department of Health
The Children with Special Health Needs Program (CSHNP), provided by the Hawaii Department of Health, is dedicated to ensuring that all children and youth in Ookala, HI, with special health care needs, ages 0-21, can achieve optimal health, growth, and development. Our program supports families of children facing chronic medical conditions that necessitate specialized care through a range of essential services. These include information and referral, service coordination for medical specialty care, nutrition assistance, as well as specialized hearing and vision services. We assist with transition planning to adult health care and offer vital clinics for neurology, cardiac, and nutrition across the Neighbor Islands. CSHNP also provides limited financial assistance for specialty care, funding for medical visits, laboratory tests, and necessary prescriptions. We aim to ease the journey for families by helping with travel and lodging expenses when medical services are needed on different islands. Interested families can reach out to apply, and healthcare providers can submit a Referral for Service form to connect children with these critical health resources.
75 Aupuni St, Ookala, HI 96720
Food Pantries & Support in Ookala, HI 96720
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