SPECIALTY SUPPORT PROGRAM

Children and Youth with Special Health Needs Section promotes family-centered, community based comprehensive, coordinated care for children and youth with special health care needs from birth to under 21 years old.

Specialty Support Program

The Specialty Support Program (SSP) provides care coordination, social work, nutrition, and other services for children with special health care needs from birth to under 21 years old with chronic health conditions. It serves children who have or may have long-term or chronic health conditions that require specialized care, and their families.

SSP services may include information, referral, or support for:

  • Care coordination
  • Nutrition consultation
  • Hearing and vision special services
  • Transition to Adult Health Care
  • Neighbor Island Specialty Clinics (vary by island and may include but not limited to Cardiology, Neurology, and Developmental Pediatrics)

Who is eligible for services?

Children and youth must:

  • Be under age 21 years
  • Reside in Hawaiʻi
  • Have a chronic health condition that has lasted (or may last) at least one year
  • Be under the care of a specialist (or in need of specialized services)

Please call us if you have questions about eligible conditions and services.

CSHNP Brochure 2022
CSHNP Referral Form (PDF)
CSHNP Referral Form (fillable)

For information or referral, call:
Specialty Support Program
741 Sunset Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
Phone (or TTY): (808) 733-9055
Fax: (808) 733-9068

Island Location
Address
Phone
Kauaʻi County
Children with Special Health Needs
3040 Umi Street
Lihue, HI 96766
(808) 241-3376
Maui County
Children with Special Health Needs
54 South High Street, Rm 301
Wailuku, HI 96793
(808) 984-2130
East Hawaiʻi
Children with Special Health Needs
75 Aupuni St, Rm 105
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 974-4288
West Hawaiʻi
Children with Special Health Needs
79-1015 Haukapila Street
Kealakekua, HI 96750
(808) 322-4882