Project Hoʻoulu: Helping Hawaiʻi Communities Heal After the Floods

When disaster strikes, the impact doesn't end when the floodwaters recede. For individuals and families affected by the March Kona Low flooding, the emotional toll of losing homes, belongings, and a sense of security can continue long after the immediate emergency has passed.

H3RC is proud to partner with Aloha House, CARE Hawaiʻi, Pacific Counseling Group, and Project Vision Hawaiʻi on Project Hoʻoulu, the Hawaiʻi Resiliency Project, an initiative providing free, community-based crisis counseling and outreach to people affected by flooding on Maui, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, and Lānaʻi.

Bringing Support Directly to Communities

Project Hoʻoulu takes a different approach to traditional mental health services. Rather than expecting people to visit a clinic or schedule an appointment, trained crisis counselors meet individuals where they are, including their homes, shelters, temporary housing sites, schools, and community gathering places.

Counselors provide emotional support, help individuals and families manage stress and anxiety, and connect them with resources such as housing assistance, financial support, medical care, and longer-term mental health services.

All services are free, with no insurance requirements, paperwork, or eligibility restrictions. Support is available to children, youth, adults, kūpuna, families, and caregivers affected by the flooding.

Growing Stronger Together

The name Hoʻoulu reflects the program's purpose: to grow and strengthen. Through compassionate outreach and community partnerships, Project Hoʻoulu helps people navigate the challenges of disaster recovery while building connections that support long-term resilience.

For H3RC, this work reflects our commitment to meeting people where they are and ensuring that compassionate care reaches those who need it most.

How to Access Support

Project Hoʻoulu counselors are conducting outreach in affected neighborhoods, shelters, community events, and other gathering places. No appointment or special phone number is needed.

For immediate or general crisis support, Hawaiʻi CARES is available 24/7 by calling or texting 988.

Recovery takes time, but no one should have to navigate it alone. Through Project Hoʻoulu, H3RC and our community partners are helping Hawaiʻi's communities find support, connection, and a path forward.