At the end of January 2026, Mālama Pono, a trusted provider that has served the Kauaʻi community for more than 40 years, concluded its client-facing operations on the island.  The Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC) affirms its commitment to ensuring continuity of care through a permanent expansion of services on Kauaʻi. 

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In partnership with the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) and Mālama Pono’s leadership, HHHRC has finalized plans to establish a satellite office on Kauaʻi, supporting a stable and thoughtful transition for the community. Mālama Pono has been a beacon of care and advocacy on Kauaʻi for four decades. HHHRC honors that legacy and is committed to ensuring that no one experiences a gap in life-saving care during this transition. HHHRC looks forward to continuing this work in close partnership with the Kauaʻi community. 

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Beginning February 2, 2026, HHHRC’s Kauaʻi office will provide uninterrupted access to essential services, including:

• Medical case management for people living with HIV

• Gender-affirming care and peer support through telehealth services

• Triage and linkage for HIV, STI and hepatitis C testing

• Coordination and referrals to additional health and social services​

 

Former Mālama Pono clients and individuals seeking services beginning February 2 are encouraged to contact Melisse Camelo HHHRC’s Kaua’i Service Coordinator at 808-864-5587.

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For more information about HHHRC’s Kaua’i Office, contact Executive Director Heather Lusk at 808-521-2437.