CES Housing Programs & Referral Sheets

CES refers Oahu's homeless clients to the following listed agencies based on the CES policies and procedures. Below you will find a list of those agencies along with their mission statements and all referral sheets linked to that organization.

All housing program referral requests must be submitted through the Clarity database. Please reach out to the CES team at pichousing@coordinatedentrysystem.org if assistance of training is needed.

Alternative Structures International (ASI)

Our mission is to provide assistance for families in need so that they may become self-sufficient and attain permanent housing. We have been providing housing and education on the west side of O'ahu since 1989. We currently maintain 48 modern housing units in the Lualualei Valley, and strive to create a nurturing environment for families to grow in.

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i (CCH)

Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, rooted in the gospel of Jesus, exists to carry out the social mission of the church by serving the people of Hawai‘i, regardless of their faith or culture.
We are a community of hope that promotes the dignity of each person by helping others empower themselves. We provide a wide range of social services with compassion and a commitment to excellence. Through our programs and our advocacy for social justice, we lovingly serve all people, especially those with the greatest need.
In the Hawaiian spirit of ‘ohana, we join with parishes, agencies, and community groups. We welcome all people of goodwill to share our mission.

Family Promise of Hawai’i (FPH)

Family Promise of Hawaiʻi utilizes family-centered strategies and mobilizes community support to increase equitable access to housing for Hawaiʻi's vulnerable families. They address family homelessness holistically, providing prevention services before families reach crisis, shelter and case management when they become homeless, and stabilization programs once they have secured housing to ensure they remain independent. They tap existing local resources to empower families towards economic stability. Families come to us in crisis; we help them rebuild their lives with new skills and ongoing support.

Gregory House Programs (GHP)

Gregory House Programs is a 501c-3 nonprofit agency. It was founded in 1988 as Ho’omana’olana after a few dedicated and concerned citizens, including Michael Burnett (the first Executive Director), successfully lobbied State Legislature for funds to start up an AIDS housing program. Gregory House works with Persons Living With HIV and their families who are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless with very-low incomes and limited resources. Gregory House’s mission is to provide affordable housing assistance and support services to persons living with HIV/AIDS in Hawai‘i.

Hale Kipa

Hale Kipa provides opportunities and environments that strengthen and encourage youth, their families and communities to actualize their potential and social responsibility.

Hale Kipa Referral Sheets

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)

Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. (HCAP) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, delivering need-based human services to the economically challenged on the island of Oahu since 1965. Recognized as a Community Action Agency, HCAP’s mission is very deeply rooted in its responsiveness to the community and its needs. It is our belief and philosophy that no individual should be denied the opportunity to share and contribute fully to the best of his/her capabilities in the social and economic well being and prosperity of our society. Hence, HCAP is committed to alleviating the conditions of poverty on Oahu by promoting opportunities for the economically disadvantaged to attain greater social and economic mobility.

The Institute for Human Services (IHS)

IHS is a multi-service center that specializes in assessing and triaging every person’s homeless situation in order to provide tailored solutions that move them into housing, helps them develop self-sufficiency, and reconnects them with the community. By working with partners in government, business, and community organizations, IHS provides a spectrum of core services, embraces innovative solutions, and advocates for system changes through public education and community outreach. IHS’s mission is to create and offer tailored housing solutions for those in crisis, and nurture homeless people toward greater self-direction and responsibility.

Kalihi-Palama Health Center (KPHC)

Kalihi-Palama Health Center (KPHC) is an independent, 501 (c) (3) non-profit, organization that plays a crucial role in the Kalihi-Palama community as a provider of health and social services to patients who typically face significant barriers when accessing health care. KPHC is located in the heart of Kalihi-Palama; an urban, innercity community that is home to approximately 63,820 residents, many of whom are poor Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Island ethnic minorities. KPHC serves more than 20,000 patients annually.

Kealahou West O‘ahu (KWO)

Kealahou West Oahu has been serving the Leeward Coast with Outreach Services and Homeless Shelter Programs since 1986. Contract services with the State of Hawai‘i to provide Outreach services directly to those living in the beaches, parks, cars, caves, and other non-recognized living environments on the Wai‘anae Coast. We seek out those in need by conducting field runs Monday through Thursday and have even expanded our services to one-night field run every week. We deliver these services to promote housing stability and client well-being in our programs and outreach efforts. KWO services include but not limited too: mail services, housing assistance, verify homeless status, advocacy, referral services to other supportive services, emergency food assistance, government and local financial program, and much more.

Mental Health Kokua (MHK)

MHK was founded in 1973 as a non-profit, Hawaii corporation, specifically to assist people recovering from mental illness. Mental Health Kokua assists people with mental health and related challenges, to achieve optimum recovery and functioning in the community.

Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE)

Residential Youth Services and Empowerment (RYSE), a 501(c)(3) operates an access center where Hawai‘i’s street youth are assessed and referred to appropriate support services. Youth in the target range of 18-24 have access to a safe temporary living space specifically designed to address their unique needs. The access center offers coordinated programs and services to build a path towards reintegration into mainstream society.

Steadfast Housing Development Corporation (SHDC)

Steadfast Housing Development Corporation incorporated as a non-profit entity in 1989 and combined experts in housing and mental health services to provide a community housing program for adults with serious and persistent mental illnesses. Steadfast’s mission is to provide housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.

Steadfast Chronic Homelessness Documentation Checklist | Steadfast Intake Checklist | Steadfast Housing Brochure | Steadfast Housing Eligibility Requirements

U.S. Vets

U.S. Vets is the nation’s largest non-profit provider of comprehensive services to homeless and at-risk veterans. U.S. Vets mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.

Veterans Affairs “HUD VASH”

Veteran Affairs HUD VASH mission is to fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's veterans.

Women In Need (WIN)

Women In Need is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that empowers women who have been through domestic violence, homelessness, substance abuse, and incarceration. WIN is committed to guiding women and teens towards sobriety, self-esteem and responsibility through our warm, nurturing and holistic approach. We help our clients develop positive life skills they need to become independent and productive members of our community. We do everything we can to break the generational cycle of hopelessness and abuse.