Kauai County

Local offices in Kauai County

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Child support · State office

  Kauaʻi Child Support Enforcement Agency

  4370 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 204, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, including establishing and enforcing support orders.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 808-207-9915DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ag.hawaii.gov

• State office

  Kauai WIC Program

  4370 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 3-213, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 808-241-3080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• State office

  Kauai Processing Center, Benefit, Employment and Support Services Division

  3059 Umi Street, Room A110, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • SNAP and financial assistance applicationsApply for SNAP food benefits and financial assistance at the Kauai processing center.Apply online
  Call 855-643-1643DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.hawaii.gov

• State office

  Hanapepe WIC Clinic

  1-3756 Kaumualii Highway, Hanapepe, HI 96716

  Help here

  • Women, Infants and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people, infants, and children under five can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 808-241-3080DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• Local office · Regional office

  Aloha United Way 211

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, health care, and other needs.Read more
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on auw211.org

• Housing help · County office

  Kauaʻi County Housing Agency

  4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8)Apply for rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program.Apply online
  Call 808-241-4444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kauai.gov

• Public health · State office

  Kauai District Health Office

  3040 Umi Street, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet information about family health, public health nursing, disease control, and other local health services.
  Call 808-241-3495DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Kauai Community Mental Health Center Branch

  4370 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 3-211, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Adult community mental health servicesEligible adults with serious mental illness can get medication management, case management, and rehabilitation services.
  Call 808-274-3190DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.hawaii.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Kauaʻi Court Self-Help Center

  3970 Kaʻana Street, Lihuʻe, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Legal information for self-represented court usersGet limited legal information and help understanding forms and court procedures for civil cases.
  Call 808-909-2836DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.ehawaii.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Kauaʻi Agency on Elderly Affairs and Aging and Disability Resource Center

  4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Aging and disability information and referralGet information and referrals for long-term care and other community services.
  • Kupuna Care servicesAsk about meals, transportation, caregiver support, and in-home help for older adults.Read more
  Call 808-241-4470DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kauai.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency

  3990 Kaana Street, Suite 100, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness informationFind local alerts and guidance to prepare for hazards and emergencies.
  Call 808-241-1800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kauai.gov

• Jobs and training · State office

  Līhuʻe Office, Workforce Development Division

  4444 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766

  Help here

  • Workforce servicesContact the Līhuʻe workforce office for local job and workforce services.
  Call 808-274-3056DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.hawaii.gov

• Library · State office

  Hawaiʻi State Public Library System

  Help here

  • Public library servicesUse public library resources and services at libraries across Kauaʻi.Read more
  Call 808-586-3500Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on librarieshawaii.org

County of Kauaʻi website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Kauai County

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Job help near Kauai County

American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center Hawaii - Kauai

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  4444 Rice Street, Suite 302, Lihue, HI 96766

  Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  Call 808-274-3056DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026

Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.

Hawaii programs by kind of help

These are run by Hawaii and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026