Maui Wildfire Relief
NGO Relief Updates for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing People in Maui, Hawaii
Hotspots / Charging Stations
Meals / Food
This map is a list of “real-time” hot meal locations by the community, and the link below provides the standard relief centers from Maui’s Food Bank.
Shelters
Need help finding shelter? Here is a "real time" map with open locations.
Important: you must bring your own sleeping items with you (sheets/pillows, blankets); as well, toiletries and personal care items such as medications and pet food. Pets must be restrained.
Farm Animals - Oskie Rice Arena in Makawao is open for residents needing to evacuate farm and ranch animals.
Pregnant or Postpartum
Displaced Families Direct Support
Pacific Birth Collective is helping connect families with the many resources specific to displaced mothers, babies, and families with young children. They have material donations including breast milk, formula, diapers, wipes, gear, etc. as well as volunteer services and practitioners for pre and post natal. Fill out the form to begin receiving help.
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Mental Health
Here is a list of organizations that are offering free (no cost) private counseling in ASL for those affected by the wildfires in Maui.
Disaster Distress Hotline
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is a 24/7 helpline open to anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters. This includes survivors of disasters; loved ones of victims; first responders; rescue, recovery, and relief workers; clergy; and parents and caregivers. You may call for yourself or on behalf of someone else. This is a confidential, multi-lingual crisis counseling and emotional support resource for survivors, responders, and anyone in the U.S./territories struggling with distress or other mental health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Calls and texts to 1-800-985-5990 are answered by trained counselors from a network of independently operated crisis centers located across the country.
Deafhood Yoga
Deafhood Yoga is serving First Responders and Deaf Survivors of Disasters with Yogic Breathing & Pranayama Guidance.
National Deaf Therapy
If you are having trouble accessing the form, you may also email hello@nationaldeaftherapy.com
If you are having trouble accessing the form, you may also email info@deafcounseling.com
Assistive Devices
Were you affected by the Maui wildfires and in need hearing aid batteries?
Text CSC at (808) 284-3551
or E-mail: csc@csc-hawaii.org
Government Assistance
Incident Period: August 8, 2023 - and continuing
Major Disaster Declaration declared on August 10, 2023
Lost Passport?
Replacement fees and search fees for individuals who lost their passport as a result of the Maui Wildfires (DR-4724-HI) are able to get their passport processed at NO COST. However, there is a deadline.
We use our network of NGOs to provide access to important information for deaf people in need in Maui. If you have any updates, please contact us by filling out the form below.
