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Resources for Unemployment Insurance Claimants with Exhausted Benefits

November 16, 2020
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The following is a list of resources that may be available to you as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues:

 DLIR Workforce Development Division
Get job-ready and prepare for your future with jobseeker services provided by the Workforce Development Division (WDD) https://labor.hawaii.gov/wdd/home/job-seekers/:

  • Job Search Assistance and Workshops to help you find and keep a job
  • Resume Preparation and Interview Skills Workshops
  • Career Guidance and Labor Market Information Services to identify transferrable skills for career opportunities and advancement
  • Job referral and placement services to link qualified job seekers with employers.
  • Referral to Education and Training Opportunities and other services
  • Employment and Training opportunities for workers interested in improving their employability by upgrading their basic skills or training for a new occupation.
  • Apprenticeship Programs

WDD’s Resources for Laid-Off and Displaced Workers

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT (808)586-8822 [email protected]

 Aloha United Way 211
2-1-1 is Aloha United Way’s free and confidential statewide helpline connecting individuals and families with resources and information. 2-1-1 specialists can search through over 4,000 government and nonprofit services and programs to find the information and resources you need. Requests include finding food, shelter, clothing, financial assistance, childcare, parenting support, elderly care, disability services and more! You may also do a direct search of the service categories in our online database. Call 211.

Food Assistance (SNAP)
The State of Hawaii SNAP program provides crucial food and nutritional support to qualifying low-income and households in need. The average processing time for the online application is 2 days. You may learn more about the program here and apply online here: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap/ or call 855-643-1643

Health Insurance (Med-QUEST)
The State of Hawaii Med-QUEST Division (MQD) provides eligible low-income adults and children access to health and medical coverage through managed care plans. Applications for Health Care Coverage are accepted online at www.mybenefits.hawaii.gov, over the phone at 1-877-628-5076, or mail delivered to Med-QUEST Division Eligibility Offices. You may learn more about the program and apply online here: https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/mqd/

City & County of Honolulu Household Hardship Relief Fund
City & County of Honolulu – Household Hardship Relief Fund provides assistance for Oahu residents who have experienced a loss of income and/or increased financial need directly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more and apply here: https://www.auw.org/covid-19-assistance-programs

COVID-19 Renter & Homeowner Guidance (Legal Aid Hawaii)
If you rent, your landlord cannot change the locks or otherwise lock you out of your rental unit without a court order, even if you have not paid your rent. A landlord is subject to paying you damages of up to 2 months’ rent, costs, and attorney fees if the landlord is found to have illegally locked out a tenant. If you are paying a mortgage, the Hawaii State eviction moratorium ending on November 30, 2020 (as of now) overlaps the Federal Eviction Moratorium protections. Access more guidance here: https://www.legalaidhawaii.org/housing-covid-19.html.

Serving the Native Hawaiian Community – please also note that if you are unable to work due to the inability to afford childcare, the Hawai’i Early Learning Partnerships (HELP) for Child Care Team may be able to assist you. Visit www.koka.org to complete the pre-application, or directly at https://www.koka.org/help-for-childcare. If you are eligible, the Keiki O Ka ‘Aina Family Learning Center will email you a full application form and request for documentation.  This program is available on a first-come-first-serve basis as funding is available. Feel free to email [email protected] or call 808-670-2061 with any questions.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

Lea Faka-Tonga (Tongan)

‘Okú ke fie maʻu tokoni ʻi ha lea fakafonua ʻe taha? Temau kumi haʻo taha fakatonulea taʻetotongi. Telefoni ki he (808-586-8842) ke fakahā mai ʻa e lea fakafonua ʻokú ke lea aí.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

VISAYAN: CEBUANO

Gakinahanglan ka ba ug tabang sa imong pinulongan? Amo kang mahatagan ug libre nga maghuhubad. Tawag sa (808-586-8842) aron magpahibalo kung unsa ang imong sinulti-han.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

TIẾNG VIỆT: VIETNAMESE

Bạn có cần giúp đỡ bằng ngôn ngữ khác không ? Chúng tôi se yêu cầu một người thông dịch viên miễn phí cho bạn. Gọi (808-586-8842) nói cho chúng tôi biết bạn dùng ngôn ngữ nào.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

ภาษาไทย:THAI

คุณต้องการความช่วยเหลือทางด้านภาษาหรือไม่ ทางเราจะจัดหาล่ามฟรีให้คุณ โทรที่เบอร์ (808-586-8842) และบอกเราว่าคุณพูดภาษาอะไร

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

TAGALOG: TAGALOG

Kailangan ba ninyo ng tulong sa ibang lengguwahe? Ikukuha namin kayo ng libreng tagasalin. Tumawag sa (808-586-8842) para sabihin kung anong lengguwahe ang nais ninyong gamitin.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

ESPAÑOL: SPANISH

¿Necesita ayuda en otro idioma? Nosotros le ayudaremos a conseguir un intérprete gratuito. Llame al (808-586-8842) y diganos que idioma habla.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

GAGANA SAMOA: SAMOAN

E te mana’o mia se fesosoani i se isi gagana? Matou te fesosoani e ave atu fua se faaliliu upu mo oe. Vili mai i le numera lea (808-586-8842) pea e mana’o mia se fesosoani mo se faaliliu upu.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

KAJIN MAJÔL: MARSHALLESE

Kwoj aikuij ke jiban kin juon bar kajin? Kim naj lewaj juon am dri ukok eo ejjelok wonen. Kirtok (808-586-8842) im kwalok non kim kajin ta eo kwo melele im kenono kake.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

한국어: KOREAN

다른언어로 도움이 필요하십니까? 저희가 무료로 통역을 제공합니다. (808-586-8842) 로 전화해서 사용하는 언어를 알려주십시요

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

日本語 (JAPANESE)

貴方は、他の言語に、助けを必要としていますか ? 私たちは、貴方のために、無料で 通訳を用意で きます。電話番号の、(808-586-8842)に、電話して、私たちに貴方の話されている言語を申し出てください。

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

ILOKANO: ILOCANO

Masapulyo kadi ti tulong iti sabali a pagsasao? Ikkandakayo iti libre nga paraipatarus. Awaganyo ti (808-586-8842) tapno ibagayo kadakami no ania ti pagsasao nga ar-aramatenyo.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

中文 – CHINESE MANDARIN

您需要其它語言嗎?如有需要, 請致電 (808-586-8842), 我們會提供免費翻譯服務  (Traditional)

您需要其它语言吗?如有需要,请致电 (808-586-8842), 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

中文 – CHINESE CANTONESE

您需要其它語言嗎?如有需要, 請致電 (808-586-8842), 我們會提供免費翻譯服務  (Traditional)

您需要其它语言吗?如有需要,请致电 (808-586-8842), 我们会提供免费翻译服务 (Simplified)

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

ʻŌLELO HAWAIʻI: HAWAIIAN

Makemake `oe i kokua i pili kekahi `olelo o na `aina `e? Makemake la maua i ki`i `oe mea unuhi manuahi. E kelepona (808-586-8842)`oe ia la kaua a e ha`ina `oe ia la maua mea `olelo o na `aina `e.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations

KAPASEN CHUUK: CHUUKESE

En mi niit alilis lon pwal eu kapas? Sipwe angei emon chon chiaku ngonuk ese kamo. Kokori (808-586-8842) omw kopwe ureni kich meni kapas ka ani.

You have the right to an interpreter at no cost to you.