RYSE

RYSE (Residential Youth Services & Empowerment) is a nonprofit organization located in Kailua, Hawaii, dedicated to providing comprehensive support for teens, adolescents, and young adults ages 14–24. The organization operates a youth access center and residential shelter services, offering a safe environment where young people can receive basic necessities such as food, clothing, hygiene products, showers, and laundry facilities. RYSE emphasizes empowerment, safety, and holistic support, helping youth transition from unstable living situations to healthier, more independent lives.

The facility provides onsite behavioral health services, including trauma-informed individual and group therapy, substance abuse counseling, and case management to support youth in navigating housing, education, employment, and healthcare. Medical services such as chronic disease management, HIV and Hepatitis C testing, vaccinations, and family planning are integrated into care. By combining shelter, counseling, health services, and access to community resources, RYSE delivers a coordinated, youth-centered approach that fosters resilience, emotional well-being, and long-term success for vulnerable young populations.