Hale Pono Youth Shelter
Youth Support in Maui
The Hale Pono Teen Shelter will be a safe place for youth 12-17 years old in need of a sanctuary until they can be reunited with their family or find other supportive living arrangements. The shelter will have 13 beds plus 1 ADA accessible bed available for youth who meet the admission criteria. Hale Pono will be a short term sanctuary for youth, with stays limited to 30 days, as the primary goal of the shelter is family reunification or effective placement into long-term solutions for youth. Hale Pono is not a treatment facility of any kind, though therapeutic services will be coordinated for youth and for their families as needed to facilitate positive solutions for youth and families. To learn more about the eligibility requirements for our residential shelter program, please see our Admissions section.
Admissions
We welcome teens ages 12-17 years old who are in need of help please call (808)866-0833 if you or someone you know needs access to the shelter.
- Voluntarily accessing the shelter and shelter services (including those referred by mandate).
- Potentially or actively in a crisis situation.
- Teens are welcomed and need to adhere to the housing agreement and the personal responsibility agreement.
All teens that meet the qualifications above are eligible for consideration for admittance to the shelter using our admission criteria.
Admission Requirements
Hale Pono Shelter’s admission criteria ensures that we are able to meet the needs of the teens we serve and provide them with appropriate care.
In determining if a youth is appropriate for admission to the shelter, our admission specialist considers the following criteria:
- Can the youth be integrated into the existing mix of youths without posing a danger to self or others in the program and maintain an orderly, peaceful and respectful environment?
- Is the program sufficiently staffed to meet the needs of the potential youth?
- Are the accommodations we provide sufficient and appropriate to meet the needs of the potential youth?
- Can we admit this youth and still provide safety for the youth already residing in the shelter?
In line with the consideration of this criteria, the following youth are not eligible to be admitted to the shelter:
- Youth in need of acute medical detoxification for drugs or alcohol
- Youth in need of acute hospitalization
- Youth that are deemed to be a danger to themselves and/or others
- Youth with medical needs beyond the scope of basic first aid and CPR
- Youth that have committed or are alleged to have committed a Class A felony
- Youth that display severe abusive behavior to themselves and/or others
The following youth may possibly be admitted to the shelter, following a full assessment of the potential risk of admitting this youth:
- Youth that have been alleged of committing an offense which caused physical harm to another person, or made threats of physical harm to another person
- Youth that have a record that reveals a pattern of severe property damage
The Hale Pono Youth Shelter in Maui is a beacon of hope for houseless youth in need of support and resources. It stands as a safe haven, offering a nurturing environment where young individuals can find solace and assistance. With dedicated staff members who understand the unique challenges faced by homeless youth, the shelter provides essential services such as temporary housing, nutritious meals, and access to healthcare. Moreover, Hale Pono goes beyond the basics, offering comprehensive support programs that address the underlying causes of homelessness. Through counseling, educational opportunities, life skills training, and job placement assistance, the shelter equips these young individuals with the tools they need to rebuild their lives and create a brighter future. At Hale Pono Youth Shelter, compassion and empowerment form the foundation for transforming the lives of Maui’s houseless youth.
CALL US
(808)-866-0833
-OR-