Alu Like.
Hana Lima Scholarship Program, Native Hawaiian Summer School Assistance
Program, Ho’omanea ‘Oiwi Employment & Training Program.
Contact (808) 961-2625.
Bay Clinic, Inc.
Dan Morgan, Nov. 24, 2010, Midweek
Network of health care clinics serving East Hawaii. Contact Cyd Hoffeld,
Health Promotions Manager,
(808) 965-3037, choffeld@bayclinic.org., and also for other
therapists/social workers for children.
Boys and Girls Club.
Offers children after school programs. Contact (808) 961-5536.
Child and Family Service.
Supports LGBT youth. Contact Melissa Alcover, MSCP, at
malcover@cfs-hawaii.org or (808) 935-2188.
Friends of the Children’s Justice Center East Hawaii.
Support for abused children and
children in foster care. Contact Robin Benedict, Program Coordinator, at (808) 935-8755 or
fcjceh@hawaii.rr.com.
GLSEN Hawaii (Chapter of Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) for Hawaii
County. Contact Yolisa Duley, Hawaii Island Coordinator at hduley@hawaii.edu.
Hawaii Family Guidance Center, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Hawaii
Department of Health. GLSEN
Contact (808) 933-0610.
Hawai’i Island HIV/AIDs Foundation. Contact Jewel Castro, Women and Youth Prevention
Specialist, at jcastro@hihaf.org or (808) 982-8800.
Konawaena High School Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). Contact John Lee, Advisor, at
jlee@konawaenahigh.k12.hi.us
Neighborhood Place of Puna Prevention of child abuse and neglect and family
strengthening program; Kamalama Parenting Program. Contact Paul Normann at (808) 965-
5550.
PFLAG Kona/Big Island. Provides support for parents, friends, and family of LGBT. Contact
Jeff Gourley, President, at pflagkonabigisland@gmail.com or (808) 895-2803.
Pride Hilo. LGBT student support group at UH-Hilo. Contact Marina Karides, faculty
advisor and Associate Professor of Sociology at mkarides@hawaii.edu, (808) 932-7120.
University of Hawaii at Hilo, LGBTQ+ Center Contact
Libby Bailey, Title IX Coordinator, at ehbailey@hawaii.edu or (808) 932-7818.
University of Hawaii at Hilo, Office of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Contact Yolisa
Duley, Health Education Program Specialist, at hduley@hawaii.edu.
YWCA Hawai’i Island Inclusive youth and family and sex abuse support, teen court.
Contact Kathleen McGilvray, CEO, at kmcgilvray@ywcahawaiiisland.org. or Lorraine Davis at
ldavis@ywcahawaiiisland.org.
KAUAI
GLSEN Hawaii (Chapter of Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network).
Contact Matthew
Houck, co-chair, at (808) 245-5959 and matthew@ywcakauai.org.
Kapaa High School’s Diversity Club.
LGBTQ student support. Contact Mr. Martin Antonio
at Antonio@kapaahs.k12.hi.us.
Kauai Family Guidance Center, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Hawaii
Department of Health.
Contact Madeleine Hiraga-Nuccio, Branch Chief, at (808) 274-3883.
Kauai High School, GSA/Diversity Club.
Contact Nikki Hurtado at
Nicole_Hurtado/KAUAIH/HIDEO@notes.k12.hi.us.
PFLAG Kauai.
Provides education, support, advocacy for LGBT persons, their families, and
the community. Contact pflagkauai@gmail.com or (808) 634-0127.
Waimea High. LGBTQ student support. Contact Kristina Kutchner at
Kristina_Kutcher@notes.k12.hi.us
YWCA of Kaua’i. GLSEN
Contact (808) 933-0610.
MAUI
Al and Jane Nakatani, Honor Thy Children, Inc.. Support for parents, the LGBT community,
training and educational materials for professionals and the larger community. Contact
alnakatani@gmail.com, or (808)495-1550.
Alu Like.
Prevention Programs on Molokai. Contact Jana Sasada at jacaria@alulike.org.
Boys and Girls Club.
Contact Kelly Pearson at (808) 242-4363.
Friends of Children’s Justice Center on Maui.
Support for abused children in Maui county.
Contact Paul Tonnessen, Executive Director, (808) 986-8634.
GLSEN Hawai (Chapter of Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network) for Maui County.
Contact Robin Lee at 243-1251.
Kamehameha Schools Maui Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Support for LGBTQ students.
Contact Waianuhea Getgen, Outreach Counselor and GSA advisor, at wagetgen@ksbe.edu.
Maui Aids Foundation’s Empower’d Support Group. Serves LGBTQI and allies of
adolescent s and young adults ages 13 to 26. Contact Tiare Sua at (808) 242-4900 ext. 229
or Tiare@mauiaids.org.
Maui Family Guidance Center, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division, Hawaii
Department of Health Contact Robin Lee, Branch Chief, at robin.lee@doh.hawaii.gov or
(808) 243-1251.
Maui Youth and Family Services (MYFS). Intensive outpatient and outpatient substance
abuse services. Contact Susan Pirsch, Clinical Director, at (808) 280-1150, or Heather Long,
School based Substance Abuse Counselor at Baldwin High School, at (808) 264-6696.
Meghan Walles, LCSW Walles Wellness (counseling services), at (808) 371-9517.
Mental Health America – Hawaii. Community support. Contact Steve Chopek, Community
Coordinator at steve.chopek@mentalhealthhawaii.org.
Parents and Children Together (PACT). Ulupono Family Strengthening Program, contact
Mele Andradeat (808) 847-3285; Maui Family Peace Centers, contact Connie Meekhof at
(808) 565-9191.
PFLAG Maui. Information and support for parents of LGBT children. Contact
PFLAGMaui@gmail.com.
Tina Boteilho, LMFT. Ahupuaa Counseling Services, at (808) 283-8640.
OAHU
Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Kapi’olani Medical Specialist Clinics at Hale Pawa’a,
Hawaii Pacific Health., Contact Dr. Robert Bidwell at (808) 737-7588.
Dr. Robert Bidwell, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the John A. Burns School of
Medicine, and in practice at the Adolescent Medicine Clinic, Hawai’i Pacific Health. Contact
at robertb@kapiolani.org, and (808) 428-4545.
Jo Chang provides support for parents of LGBT children, LGBT resources for families and
professionals, LGBT training and consultation for agencies and organizations. Contact at
ocsjosie@hotmail.com and (808) 383-2111.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD), Hawaii Department of Health.
Provides mental health services to youth with severe emotional and behavioral
disturbances. CAMHD Safe Spaces Committee works to make the CAMHD workplace and
services more inclusive of LGBTQ. Contact Kimberly Allen at:
Kimberly.allen@doh.hawaii.gov.
Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRCO), Hawaii Department of Education.
Contact at
(808) 586-3322.
Farrington High School Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). Contact Alison Colby, MSW, and
Gwen Murakami, MSW, co-advisors, at (808) 305-5178 or (808) 305-5179 and
alison_colby/farrington/hidoe@notes.k12.hi.us and
gwen_murakami/farrington/hidoe@notes.k12.hi.us
GLSEN Hawaii (Chapter of Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network) For training
contact Robin Lee, co-chair on Maui (see Maui resources).
Hale Kipa, Inc. Provides wide range of services for at-risk/high-risk youth, see
https://www.halekipa.org/
Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, film-makers with community outreach and education
campaigns and resources at
http://kumuhina.com/
and
http://legacy.wpsu.org/outinthesilence
,
Contact Joe Wilson at QwavesJoe@yahoo.com , or (808) 629-9864.
Dr. Samuel Hawk (See Lavender Clinic).
Hinaleimoana (Hina) Wong-Kalu, cultural consultant, educator. Contact Kumu Hina for
youth support and training at taahine.hina@gmail.com .
Public Library LGBT resources: Contact Jan Kamiya, Young Adult Librarian at McCully-
Mo’ili’ili Public Library, for recommended library collections for LGBT children and youth at
Jan.Kamiya@librarieshawaii.org or ph. (808) 973-1099.
Lavender Clinic. A transgender and LGBQ health clinic that provides health care,
leadership, programs, education and services for the transgender community and lesbian,
gay, bisexual community. At
http://www.lavenderclinichawaii.com/
and ph. (808) 445-5392.
Lili’uokalani Trust in Waianae, Oahu. Contact Ka’ohu’onapua (Pua) Kaninau-Santos,
Ohana Services Team Lead at (808) 851-7817 or kkaninausantos@onipaa.org.
Pacific Center for Sex and Society at the University of Hawaii. Contact Dr. Milton
Diamond, Director, at diamond@hawaii.edu, or Dr. Connie Brinton-Diamond, PhD, at (808)
341-4346.
Suicide Prevention Program of the EMSIPS Branch of the Department of Health Nancy
Deeley, Suicide Prevention Coordinator at (808) 733-9320 or nancy.deeley@doh.hawaii.gov.
341-4346.
Teen Alert Program (TAP 808), Domestic Violence Action Center (DVAC). Teen dating
violence prevention, education, and intervention program. Helpline at (808) 531-3771 or
email Causha, Teen Advocate, at teen@stoptheviolence.org. See also
http://www.tap808.org/
TransSpectrum Hawai’i. Provides education, support, and visibility for Hawaii’s FTM
transgender community. Contact transspectrum808@gmail.com .
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) Equality. tudent rights and system-wide representation with
Commissioners on each of 10 campuses.
http://www.hawaii.edu/offices/president/lgbtq/
and contact lgbtq@hawaii.edu, (808) 956-9250.
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex
Student Services. Camaron Miyamoto, Coordinator, ph. (808) 956-9250,
http://manoa.hawaii.edu/lgbt/contact.html
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Contact Lisa Garcia,PSYD, school based
health clinics and GSA at Waianae High, (808) 450-1222; behavioral health services for
families and health at (808) 697-3469; teen clinic, medical and hormone therapy at (808)
697-3300.
Waikiki Health. Provides medical and social services that are accessible for everyone
regardless of ability to pay, range of medical care, and homeless and youth outreach, see
http://waikikihc.org/
,
(808) 922-4787, information@waikikikhc.org
YMCA in Waianae and Kalihi. Contact Jamie Umanzor, Program Director, Reach and Rise
Youth Mentoring Program, at (808) 2494, ext. 823, and Jumanzor@ymcahonolulu.org.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Trans Foster and Adoptive Parents, Recruiting Assessing,
and Supporting Untapped Family Resources for Children and Youth 2014. (Book)
LGBTQ Youth Issues – A practical guide for youth workers serving lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, and questioning youth. Gerald P. Mallon, 2010. (Book)
Safe & Respected – Policy, Best Practices, & Guidance for Serving Transgender & Gender
Non-Conforming Children and Youth Involved in the Child Welfare, Detention, and
Juvenile Justice Systems NYC Administration for Children’s Services, 2014.
http://www1.nyc.gov/assets/acs/pdf/lgbtq/FINAL_06_23_2014_WEB.pdf
Working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Families in
Foster Care and Adoption Child Welfare Information Gateway, 2016.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f-profbulletin/
Gender Born, Gender Made - Raising Healthy Gender-Nonconforming Children Diane Ehrensaft, 2011.
(Book)
GLBTQ – The Survival Guide for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning
Teens Film on Native Hawaiian culture and gender identity, Dean Hamer and Joe
Wilson.
Kelly Huegel, 2011. (Book)
My Daughter He, Transitioning With Our Transgender Children Candace Waldron, 2014.
(Book)
Our Trans Loved Ones: Questions and Answers for Parents, Families, and Friends of
People Who Are Transgender and Gender Expansive PFLAG.
https://www.pflag.org/ourtranslovedones
Resources for professionals and families, such as how-to guides, research, training
materials, and other tools to create inclusive environments to support children, youth,
and parents Gender Spectrum.
https://www.genderspectrum.org/resources/
The Transgender Child - A Handbook for Families and Professionals Stephanie Brill and
Rachel Pepper, 2008 (Book)
This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids - A Question & Answer Guide to Everyday Life Stephanie Brill
and
Rachel Pepper, 2008 (Book)
Two Spirits, One Heart - A Mother, Her Transgender Son, and Their Journey to Love and
Acceptance Marsha Aizumi with Aiden Aizumi, 2012. (Book)
The Transgender Teen – A Handbook for Parents and Professionals Supporting
Transgender and Non-Binary Teens Stephanie Brill and Lisa Kenney, 2016. (Book)
The Report of the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey (USTS) S.E.James, J.L.Herman, S.Rankin,
M.Keisling, M.Mottet, M.Anafi, 2016.
http://www.ustranssurvey.org/report/
LGBT Youth in America's Schools Jason Cianciotto and Sean Cahill, 2012. (Book)
One Teacher in 10, In The New Millennium, LGBT Educators Speak Out About What’s
Gotten Better...and What Hasn’t Kevin Jennings, 2015. (Book)
Out in the Silence Film on being gay and bullied in school, and community discrimination,
Dean Hamer and Joe Wilson, 2009
http://legacy.wpsu.org/outinthesilence
Ordinary ‘Ohana Lee Cataluna, Cheyne Gallarde, 2016. (Book)
The 2015 National School Climate Survey, LGBTQ Students Experience Pervasive
Harassment and Discrimination, But School-Based Supports Can Make a Difference GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian,
& Straight Education Network), 2016.
https://www.glsen.org/article/2015-national-school-climate-survey
The GLSEN Jump-Start Guide, Building and Activating Your GSA or Similar Student Clubs, GLSEN
http://glsen.org/jumpstart
Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church & Montessori School in East Oahu welcomes all. Contact
Pastor Tim Mason at http://www.calvarybythesea.org/ or (808) 377-5477.
http://www.calvarybythesea.org/
Center for Spiritual Living Kauaiis an open and affirming congregation in Kapa’a, Kaua’i. Contact
Rev. Diane Decker, Staff Minister, at
http://www.cslkauai.org/center-team
or (808) 755-9177.
Christ Church Uniting Disciples and Presbyterians is an open and affirming congregation in
Kailua, Oahu. Contact Rev. Elizabeth “Liz” Leavitt, Pastor, at
http://www.ccukailua.org/open-and-affirming/
or (808) 262-6911.
Christ Lutheran Church
in Mililani, Oahu, is a vibrant caring community that welcomes all.
Contact Pastor Keith Wolter at
http://www.clcmililani.org/
or (808) 623-9229.
Church of the Crossroads United Church of Christ
is an open and affirming church in Honolulu.
Contact Pastor David Kieffer at
http://churchofthecrossroadshawaii.org/
or (808) 949-2220.
Church of the Holy Apostles is an Open, Loving, and Affirming congregation in Hilo, Hawaii.
Contact Rev. Katlin McCallister at
http://www.episcopalchurchhilo.org/
or (808) 935-5545.
Community Church of Honolulu is a congregation-based, inclusive community. Contact Pastor
Ron Williams at
http://www.cchonolulu.org/
or (808) 595-7541.
Dignity/Honolulu provides outreach ministry for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender
Catholics, and their families and friends, in Honolulu. Contact Chapter President Gene Corpuz at
https://honolulu.dignityusa.org/
or (808) 779-1965.
Epiphany Episcopal Church
in Honolulu is a diverse community. Contact The Rev. Irene Tanabe,
Rector, at
http://epiphanychurchhi.weebly.com/
or (808) 734-5706.
First Unitarian Church of Honolulu is a Unitarian Universalist welcoming Congregation. Contact
T.J. Fitzgerald, Minister at
http://www.unitariansofhi.org/contactus
or (808) 595-4047.
Hanapepe United Church of Christ is an open and affirming congregation in Hanapepe, Kauai.
Contact Rev. Michael Christensen at
http://www.hanapepeucc.org/index.html
or (808) 335-5135.
Harris United Methodist Church in downtown Honolulu is an open and reconciling congregation
where ALL are welcome. Contact Rev. Dr. Cheol Kwak, Senior Pastor and Rev. Rona
Mangayayam, Associate Pastor at
http://www.harrisumc.org/index.html
or (808) 536-9602.
Hokuloa United Church of Christ
in Puako on The Big Island of Hawaii is an open and affirming congregation where all are welcome,
https://www.hokuloaucc.com/. Contact: HokuolaUCC@icloud.com or (808) 883-8295
Holy Innocents Episcopal Church in Lahaina, Maui, where ALL are welcome. Contact Rev. Amy
Crowe, Vicar at
http://www.holyimaui.org/
or (808) 661-4202.
Honolulu Friends Meeting in Honolulu is an open and affirming Quaker congregation where all
are welcome. Contact Resident Couple at
http://www.hawaiiquaker.org/
or (808) 988-2714.
Iao United Church of Christ in Wailuku, Maui, is an open and affirming congregation where all
are welcome. Contact Pastor Tino Cordova at
http://www.iaoucc.org/
or (808) 244-7353.
Joy of Christ Lutheran Church in Pearl City, Oahu, is affirming and caring for all. Contact Pastor
Keith Wolter at
http://joyofchristhawaii.org/index.htm
or (808) 455-1138.
Keawala’I Congregational Church in Kihei, Maui, welcomes ALL. Contact Kahu Alika at
http://www.keawalai.org/
or (808) 879-5557.
Konko Mission of Honolulu is supportive and welcoming of all people. Contact Rev. Koichi
Konko, Head Minister, at
http://konkomissionshawaii.org/honolulu.htm
or (808) 533-7173.
Konko Mission of Wahiawa is supportive and welcoming of all people. Contact Rev. Yasuhiro
Yano and Associate ministers at
http://konkomissionshawaii.org/WahiawaMain.htm
or (808)
621-6667.
Lutheran Church of Honolulu is welcoming to ALL. Contact The Rev. Jeff Lilley at
http://www.lchwelcome.org/site/
or (808) 941-2566.
Makawao Union Church in Paia, Maui, is the spiritual home for diverse people and welcomes all.
Contact Rev. Dave Schlicher at
http://makawaounionchurch.org/
or (808) 579-9261.
Mo’ili’ili Hongwanji in Honolulu welcomes all people. Contact Rev. Bert Sumikawa at
http://www.moiliilihongwanji.org/
or (808) 949-1659.
Nuuanu Congregational Church in Honolulu values and embraces diversity. Contact Rev. Neal
MacPherson, Supply Pastor, or Paula Yamamoto, Administrative Coordinator, at
http://nuuanu.org/
or (808) 595-3935.
Open Arms MCC is a Metropolitan Community Church in Pahoa, Hawaii Island, an open and
affirming church where everyone is loved with open arms. See
http://www.openarmspuna.org/
and contact at openarmspuna.mcc@gmail.com or (808) 339-7560
St. Clement’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu is a caring and inclusive Christian community.
Contact The Rev. Canon Kathleen “Kate” Culliname at
http://www.stclem.org/
or (808) 955-7745.
St. John’s Church in Kula, Maui, is a Caring and Inclusive Christian Community. Contact The Rev.
Keridith Harding at
http://stjohnsmaui.org/staff/
or (808) 878-1485.
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Kapahulu, Oahu is an inclusive and welcoming ohana that rejoices
in its diversity. Contact The Rev. Paul Lilley, Rector at
https://www.stmarkshonolulu.org/
or
(808) 732-2333.
St. John’s Church in Kula, Maui, is a Caring and Inclusive Christian Community. Contact The Rev.
Keridith Harding at
http://stjohnsmaui.org/staff/
or (808) 878-1485.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Honolulu welcomes all. Contact The Rev. Diane Martinson,
Rector, at
http://www.stpetershonolulu.org/
or (808) 533-1943.
Temple Emanu-El is a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism in Honolulu. Per
Rabbi Ken Aronowitz, “We live the spirit of ‘shaloha’ as a house of prayer for all peoples including
LGBT children, youth, families, and adults who may participate fully as who they are.” See:
http://shaloha.com/contact-us
or (808) 595-7421.
United Church of Christ – Judd St. is a safe and welcoming congregation with an LGBTQ spiritual
life group. Contact Pastor Darren Galindo at
http://uccjudd.org/
or (808) 536-8418.
Unitarian Universalists of Puna is a welcoming community on Hawaii Island. Contact Bob
Jacobson, President at
http://www.uupuna.com/UU_Puna/Aloha.html
or at uupuna@gmail.com.
Unity Church of Hawaii in Honolulu is an open and welcoming congregation. Contact Rev. Tim
Lytle, Senior Minister, at
https://www.unityhawaii.org/contact-us
or (808) 735-4436.
Windward Unity Church iin Kailua, Honolulu is an open and welcoming congregation. Contact
Rev. Geo Downer at
http://www.unitywindward.org/
or (808) 262-6731.
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