Veterans Crisis Line – Hawaii

Veterans · 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.

Contact & Details

Phone: 988 (press 1)

Hours: 24/7

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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.

More Veterans in Hawaii

  • Hawaii Office of Veterans Services — State benefits and advocacy for Hawaii veterans through the Department of Defense, based at the E-Wing office on Patterson Road in Honolulu.
  • American Legion – Hawaii Department — Veterans service organization with benefits support for Hawaii veterans from the Department headquarters on McCully Street in Honolulu. Trai
  • DAV Hawaii — Disabled American Veterans providing benefits assistance and claims help from the Patterson Road office in Honolulu. DAV service officers ar
  • U.S. Vets – Hawaii — Housing and employment services for homeless and at-risk veterans on Oahu from the Halekauwila Street campus in Honolulu. Programs include t
  • VFW Hawaii — Veterans of Foreign Wars service organization providing advocacy, claim filing help, and camaraderie for combat veterans in Hawaii. Local po
  • Hawaii Vet Center – Honolulu — Readjustment counseling for combat veterans and their families, including confidential individual, couples, and family sessions at no cost t

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.