- Abortion legal status
- Legal
- Emergency number
- 911
Updated July 2026 · Sources cited: howzithostels.com, theworldtravelindex.com
Good to know
Good to Know
- Save the Maui Sexual Assault Center's 24-hour hotline (808-873-8624) in your phone before you need it — it connects to a live crisis counselor who can accompany you through a police report or a hospital exam, not just a recorded line.
- Levonorgestrel emergency contraception (Plan B and generics) is sold over the counter in Hawaiʻi at any pharmacy with no age or ID requirement — you don't need a prescription or appointment.
- If you'd prefer the longer-acting ella (ulipristal acetate) EC pill, plan ahead: it needs a prescription and isn't always stocked at every pharmacy on Maui, so a same-day telehealth or clinic visit is more reliable than walking into a random pharmacy.
- Planned Parenthood's Kahului clinic and the UHMC Health Center both do IUD and implant placement/removal on Maui, so you don't need to fly to Oʻahu for routine long-acting contraception care.
- The UHMC Health Center's family-planning services are open to any community member aged 14+, not just students, and are low- to no-cost under a state grant — useful if you're on Maui without local insurance.
- Hawaii has some of the least restrictive abortion laws in the US: no waiting period, no parental consent requirement for minors, and legal access through fetal viability (roughly 24-26 weeks).
- Maui itself has only one dedicated abortion clinic (Planned Parenthood in Kahului), and that clinic's own procedural cutoffs (18 weeks in-clinic, 12 weeks for pills) are earlier than the statewide legal limit — later-pregnancy care may require flying to Oahu.
- Telehealth medication abortion is available statewide, which is often the most practical route for Maui residents given inter-island travel costs and limited local clinic capacity.
- Several Maui OBGYN practices have narrowed their scope in recent years (e.g., one long-running Wailuku practice now offers gynecology only, no obstetric/delivery care), so confirm a provider still offers the specific service (prenatal care, delivery, etc.) you need before booking.
- Insurance networks vary significantly between practices (some accept only specific plans like HMSA), so call ahead to confirm coverage as a visiting nomad.
Street, Night and Taxi Safety
Walking Alone at Night
Sources generally describe Maui as feeling safe for women walking alone at night in tourist areas and well-lit, populated neighborhoods, but they consistently advise avoiding isolated spots and remote or unlit beaches after dark. The main towns with active nightlife, such as Lahaina and Paia, are considered fine to be out in but travelers are told to plan transportation back in advance rather than walking alone late.
Harassment and Violence Levels
One safety-focused travel resource reports that physical attacks and overt harassment are uncommon in Maui's tourist areas, describing the island as having a moderate overall violence level with most visitors and residents surveyed saying they had not personally encountered harassment or violence. Standard vigilance (staying aware of surroundings, not engaging too closely with strangers) is still the advice given.
Taxis and Ride-hailing
Guides recommend using licensed taxis or reputable ride-hailing apps rather than unofficial rides, and note that because public transit on Maui is limited, a rental car is often the practical way most solo visitors get around rather than relying on taxis at night. If going out in Lahaina or Paia's bar areas, arranging a ride home ahead of time is the recommended approach.
Outdoor and Beach Precautions
Because so much of a Maui visit involves hiking, snorkeling, and beach time, sources specifically warn women not to swim or hike alone at remote or unmonitored spots and to check ocean conditions or ask a lifeguard before entering the water. Many solo female travelers are advised to use the buddy system for hikes and snorkeling trips and to stick to popular, well-trafficked trails and beaches rather than secluded ones.
General Practical Precautions
Common advice across guides includes securing personal belongings against petty theft, sharing daily plans and itinerary with someone back home, keeping a phone charged, and trusting your instincts enough to leave a situation immediately if something feels off. Staying in accommodations in well-reviewed, populated areas (such as Kihei or Kaanapali) is also commonly suggested for added security.
Abortion Law And OB-GYN
- Law Summary
- Hawaii was the first US state to decriminalize abortion, doing so in 1970 (before Roe v. Wade), and this state-level protection remained in force after the 2022 Dobbs decision overturned Roe.
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Abortion Time Limit
- Hawaii law allows abortion until fetal viability, generally cited as around 24-26 weeks of pregnancy; after viability, termination is legal only if necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person.
- Telehealth Access
- Telehealth medication abortion is legal in Hawai'i; Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky operates a Virtual Health Center offering abortion consultations and mailed medication abortion to patients across the islands, including Maui.
- Minors And Consent
- Hawaii does not require parental consent or notification for a minor seeking an abortion; a 2023 state law removed the prior parental-involvement requirement.
- Shield Law Protections
- Hawaii has enacted a shield law and a 2022 governor's executive order barring state agencies from cooperating with out-of-state investigations or prosecutions related to lawful abortion care obtained in Hawaii.
- Access Reality For Maui
- Maui's only dedicated abortion clinic is the Planned Parenthood Kahului Health Center; state-wide, the overwhelming majority of Hawaii's abortion-providing facilities are concentrated on Oahu, meaning patients on Maui needing later-pregnancy or specialized care sometimes have to travel inter-island, historically to Honolulu.
- Waiting Period And Ultrasound
- There is no mandatory waiting period or required ultrasound under Hawaii state law before an abortion.
- Country Context
- United States (state of Hawai'i)
Named OB-GYN And Reproductive Health Options In Maui
Planned Parenthood – Kahului Health Center
- Type
- Family planning / abortion clinic
- Location
- 140 Ho'ohana Street, Suite 303, Kahului, HI
- Services
- Medication abortion, in-clinic (procedural) abortion, birth control, STI testing/treatment, emergency contraception; also offers telehealth appointments.
- Time Limits At This Clinic
- This specific clinic's published cutoffs are medication abortion up to 12 weeks and in-clinic abortion up to 18 weeks LMP, which is earlier than the statewide 24-26 week legal viability limit — patients past this window are referred elsewhere, sometimes requiring inter-island travel.
- Note On Pricing
- Clinic-quoted figures; actual out-of-pocket cost varies by insurance, Medicaid eligibility, and weeks of pregnancy — call ahead to confirm.
Pricing
- Medication Abortion Pills
- $850
- In Clinic Procedure 6 Weeks
- $850
- In Clinic Procedure 17 Weeks
- $1,150
Queen's Maui OBGYN Office (The Queen's Health Systems)
- Type
- General OBGYN clinic
- Location
- 44 Ho'okele Street, Suite 910, Kahului, HI
- Services
- General obstetric and gynecologic care across the lifespan — adolescence through pregnancy and menopause — plus prenatal/postpartum care.
- Notes
- Accepts most major insurance plans; part of a larger statewide hospital system for coordinated specialty referrals.
Maui Lani Physicians & Surgeons / Maui Lani Gynecology
- Type
- Private OBGYN practice
- Location
- 165 Maa St, Kahului, HI
- Services
- Gynecology, obstetrics, ultrasound.
- Notes
- Long-established local practice with multiple providers; accepts insurance.
Maui LeiAloha OBGYN (Dr. Avani Lakhani, MD, FACOG)
- Type
- Private gynecology practice
- Location
- Wailuku, HI
- Services
- Gynecology, contraceptive counseling/IUD placement, colposcopy, ultrasound (Siemens Acuson), CoolSculpting; practice no longer offers obstetric/pregnancy delivery care.
- Notes
- Practice participates only with HMSA (Hawai'i IPA HMO/PPO) insurance — confirm coverage before booking.
Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center (Community Clinic of Maui)
- Type
- Community health center OBGYN department
- Location
- 670-A Waiale Road, Wailuku, HI, and 10 Ho'ohui Road, Suite 305, Lahaina, HI
- Services
- Reproductive health/OBGYN care, plus a group-based prenatal care program combining routine OB appointments with peer education.
- Notes
- Community clinic model — typically offers sliding-scale fees and serves patients regardless of insurance status.
Sexual Assault Hotlines And Services
Maui Sexual Assault Center (Child & Family Service)
- Hotline
- 808-873-8624 (24-hour, confidential)
- Offices
- Main office in Wailuku, Maui; additional office in Lahaina, Maui
- Coverage
- Maui and Lānaʻi (Molokaʻi has a separate local number: 808-495-3340)
- Services
- 24/7 crisis hotline plus in-person support; a crisis counselor can explain the sexual assault exam (SANE/rape kit) process beforehand, stay with a survivor during the exam, and help with talking to police, investigators, and medical staff.
- Contact Office
- 808-877-6888, 392 N. Market Street, Wailuku, HI 96793
Maui County Domestic Violence Services
- Hotline State Domestic Abuse
- 808-841-0822 (Child and Family Service, statewide)
- Note
- Primary domestic-violence victim assistance for Maui County provides emergency shelter, advocacy/case management, and temporary restraining order (TRO) assistance for survivors of intimate partner or sexual violence.
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN)
- Hotline
- 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE)
- Coverage
- US-wide, 24/7, can connect to local Hawaiʻi services
National Domestic Violence Hotline
- Hotline
- 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
- Coverage
- US-wide, 24/7
Contraception And Emergency Contraception Access
- Legal Status
- Fully legal and regulated
- Legal Status Detail
- Levonorgestrel emergency contraception (e.g. Plan B and generics) is sold over the counter in the US with no age, ID, or prescription requirement. Ulipristal acetate EC (ella) requires a prescription everywhere in the US, including Hawaiʻi.
- Over The Counter EC Cost
- $40
Typical retail range is roughly $35–$50 for OTC levonorgestrel EC (Plan B/generic) at Hawaiʻi pharmacies; generics are usually the cheaper end of that range.
- Scope Note
- Female-hormonal-method access only: pill, IUD, implant, emergency contraception (EC).
- Prescription EC Note
- Ulipristal acetate (ella) is more effective for some users (works longer, up to 5 days) but requires a prescription and has historically been harder to find in stock at Hawaiʻi retail pharmacies compared with levonorgestrel EC — call ahead or use a clinic/telehealth prescriber to avoid a wasted trip.
Where To Get It On Maui
Planned Parenthood – Kahului Health Center
- Phone
- 800-769-0045
- Address
- 140 Hoʻohana Street, Suite 303, Kahului, HI 96732
- Services
- Birth control pills, IUD, implant (Nexplanon), and emergency contraception (morning-after pill); walk-ins accommodated where possible, same-day appointments when available.
University of Hawaiʻi Maui College (UHMC) Health Center
- Services
- IUDs, oral contraceptives, and Nexplanon (implant), plus Plan B, offered to students/staff and to community members ages 14+ under a state-funded family planning grant that keeps services low- to no-cost.
- Eligibility
- Open to the Maui community, not just enrolled students
Mālama I Ke Ola Health Center (Community Clinic of Maui)
- Services
- Federally-qualified community health center offering primary and reproductive care, including family planning and prenatal services on a sliding-fee basis
- Locations
- Wailuku (670A Waiale Road) and Lahaina (10 Hoʻohui Road, Suite 305)
Kihei Wailea Medical Center
- Phone
- 808-874-8100
- Address
- 221 Piʻikea Ave, Suite A, Kihei, HI 96753
- Services
- Gynecology and family planning services for South Maui
Emergency Reporting
- Police Emergency
- 911
- Maui Police Investigative Services Bureau
- 808-244-6400 (business hours, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Sexual Assault Kit Status Inquiries
- Source Page
- Hawaiʻi Attorney General, Hawaiʻi Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (HiSAKI)
- Note
- Survivors who had a forensic exam/rape kit collected in Hawaiʻi can email the state's Project Mālama Kākou (Hawaiʻi Sexual Assault Kit Initiative) to check kit/case status.
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