Veterans in Hawaii

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About Veterans for Fathers

Veteran fathers have access to a parallel system of benefits and services through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Healthcare is provided through VA medical centers and community-based outpatient clinics; mental health services including PTSD, depression, and family therapy are covered. The VA Crisis Line (dial 988, press 1) is staffed 24/7 by veterans for veterans. Disability compensation, GI Bill education benefits, VA home loans, and vocational rehabilitation are administered through regional VA offices. State-level Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) — the American Legion, VFW, DAV, and state VSO offices — help veterans file benefit claims for free. For family law matters, the VA doesn't provide attorneys, but many state bar associations have veteran legal clinics. This directory includes the VA Crisis Line, regional VA centers, state VSOs, and veteran-specific legal and housing services.

Veterans in Hawaii

Hawaii's Family Court is a division of the Circuit Court and operates in each of its four judicial circuits (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai). The Child Support Enforcement Agency operates under the Attorney General. Honolulu is by far the largest population center. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is the primary civil legal aid provider, with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii offering supplemental pro bono support.

9 Resources

1. Hawaii Office of Veterans Services — Free

State benefits and advocacy for Hawaii veterans through the Department of Defense, based at the E-Wing office on Patterson Road in Honolulu. Counselors help file VA claims, access state benefits, and navigate military records requests. Fathers who are veterans can call weekdays or walk in. Bring DD-214, photo ID, and any VA correspondence to your first appointment to speed up claim review.

808-433-0420 · 459 Patterson Rd E-Wing, Honolulu, HI 96819 · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Veterans Crisis Line – Hawaii — Free

24/7 confidential crisis support for veterans, service members, and their families. Dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255, to reach a responder trained in military and veteran issues. Fathers in acute distress can call from anywhere in Hawaii. Responders can coordinate with local VA Pacific Islands Health Care staff for follow-up and, if needed, emergency services in your area.

988 (press 1) · 24/7 · Visit Website

3. American Legion – Hawaii Department — Free

Veterans service organization with benefits support for Hawaii veterans from the Department headquarters on McCully Street in Honolulu. Trained service officers help file VA claims and appeals at no charge. Fathers who are veterans can call or visit during weekday hours. Bring DD-214, photo ID, any existing VA ratings letters, and a list of medical conditions you want to claim or appeal.

808-946-6383 · 612 McCully St, Honolulu, HI 96826 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

4. DAV Hawaii — Free

Disabled American Veterans providing benefits assistance and claims help from the Patterson Road office in Honolulu. DAV service officers are accredited with the VA and can help fathers who are veterans file for service-connected disability, appeals, and dependent benefits. Call weekdays or drop in. Bring DD-214, photo ID, VA ratings letters, and medical records related to claimed conditions to appointments.

808-433-0600 · 459 Patterson Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819 · Mon-Fri 8am-4pm

5. U.S. Vets – Hawaii — Free

Housing and employment services for homeless and at-risk veterans on Oahu from the Halekauwila Street campus in Honolulu. Programs include transitional housing, permanent supportive housing, and workforce development. Veteran fathers facing homelessness can call weekdays for intake. Bring DD-214, photo ID, and any VA paperwork to speed eligibility review. Case managers coordinate with VA and community benefits.

808-595-8385 · 547 Halekauwila St, Honolulu, HI 96813 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. VFW Hawaii — Free

Veterans of Foreign Wars service organization providing advocacy, claim filing help, and camaraderie for combat veterans in Hawaii. Local posts operate across the islands with Honolulu serving as the state hub. Fathers who qualify by campaign service can call for the nearest post or a service officer. Bring DD-214, photo ID, any VA ratings letters, and medical records relevant to a claim appointment.

808-946-6383 · Honolulu, HI · Mon-Fri varies · Visit Website

7. Hawaii Vet Center – Honolulu — Free

Readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families, including confidential individual, couples, and family sessions at no cost through the VA Pacific Islands network. Based on Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu. Vet Center services are separate from VA medical records. Fathers who are eligible combat veterans can call weekdays to schedule. Bring DD-214 and photo ID to your first intake appointment.

808-973-8387 · 1680 Kapiolani Blvd #201, Honolulu, HI 96814 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

8. SSVF – Hawaii Supportive Services for Veterans — Free

Rapid re-housing and homelessness prevention for veteran families in Hawaii, funded by the VA and run by local grantees with offices in Honolulu. Services include temporary financial assistance, housing search, and case management. Veteran fathers can call weekdays for screening. Bring DD-214, photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, and proof of income and housing crisis to intake.

808-595-8385 · Honolulu, HI 96813 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

9. Hawaii National Guard Family Programs — Free

Support services for Guard members and their families on Oahu, operated through the Department of Defense from the Diamond Head Road office in Honolulu. Programs include family readiness, youth supports, and help accessing Tricare and military benefits. Guard fathers can call weekdays. Bring military ID and family member IDs to appointments related to enrollment, deployment, or reintegration services.

808-672-1224 · 3949 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu, HI 96816 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website

Veterans — Common Questions

What do I do in a crisis?
Dial 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Staffed 24/7 by veterans. Also visit any VA emergency department — you'll be seen regardless of enrollment status.
I'm not enrolled with the VA — can I still get help?
Yes. Visit any VA medical center to enroll. Most veterans with an honorable or general discharge qualify for free or low-cost care. Combat veterans within 10 years of separation get enhanced eligibility. Bring your DD-214.
Can the VA help with custody cases?
The VA doesn't provide attorneys for family law, but many state bar associations run free Veteran Legal Clinics. The VA Caregiver Support Program and Vet Centers provide counseling, and Veteran Treatment Courts exist in many jurisdictions for justice-involved vets.
What does a VSO do?
A Veterans Service Organization (American Legion, VFW, DAV, state VSO) helps veterans file disability compensation claims, pension claims, and appeals for free. They're accredited by the VA and often get better outcomes than self-filed claims. Always use a VSO before paying for a claims agent.