Veteran help
Veteran Resources in Hawaii
Help and community for veterans and military families in Hawaii: the state veterans office, 1 VA care sites, 9 veterans cemeteries, 2 veterans posts and clubs and 2 USO centers.
Veterans Crisis Line — Dial 988 then press 1, Text 838255. Free, confidential, 24/7 — you don’t need to be enrolled in VA benefits.
State department of veterans affairs
Hawai’i Office of Veterans’ Services
The Office of Veterans’ Services (OVS) is the principal state office responsible for the development and management of policies and programs related to veterans, their dependents, and/or survivors. The OVS acts as a liaison between the Governor and veterans’ organizations and also between the...
- Address: 459 Patterson Road, Honolulu HI 96819-1522
- Phone: 808-433-0420
- Website: dod.hawaii.gov/ovs
State offices help with state benefits (tax exemptions, education, veterans homes) and can connect you with accredited service officers for VA claims. Source: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
VA health care, Vet Centers & offices
Vet Centers offer free, confidential counseling for combat veterans, military sexual trauma survivors and their families — often without a VA appointment. Always confirm hours by phone.
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center | Honolulu |
Find every VA location with current hours at VA.gov/find-locations.
Veterans cemeteries in Hawaii
| Cemetery | City | Burials |
|---|---|---|
| Kauai Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Hanapepe | Open VA Grant |
| East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 1 State / tribal | Hilo | Closed VA Grant |
| East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 2 State / tribal | Hilo | Open VA Grant |
| National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific National | Honolulu | Cremation Only |
| Molokai Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Hoolehua | Open VA Grant |
| West Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Kailua-Kona | Open VA Grant |
| Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Kaneohe | Open VA Grant |
| Lanai Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Lanai City | Open VA Grant |
| Maui Veterans Cemetery State / tribal | Makawao | Open VA Grant |
“Open” cemeteries accept new casketed or cremated burials; “Closed” ones may still accept burials in existing family gravesites. Eligible veterans and family members can pre-apply for burial through VA. Source: VA National Cemetery Administration.
USO centers
USO centers at airports and bases are free lounges for active-duty service members, National Guard, reservists and their families — a place to rest, eat and meet.
Veterans posts, clubs & meeting places
Local VFW posts, American Legion posts, AMVETS, DAV chapters, Marine Corps League detachments and veteran-run cafés are where veterans meet, share a meal and get help with benefits. Most welcome visitors — call ahead or check the post’s website.
Posts & clubs (2)
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| American Legion Hall | near Honolulu |
| Oahu Veterans Center | Honolulu |
Volunteer in Hawaii
- At a VA medical center: escort patients, drive veterans to appointments or visit residents through VA Voluntary Service.
- At a veterans cemetery: join a volunteer honor guard, help with Memorial Day flag placements or lay wreaths in December with Wreaths Across America.
- At a USO center: welcome troops traveling through Honolulu — apply to volunteer.
- With a local post: auxiliaries of the VFW and American Legion welcome family members and supporters.
- With Honor Flight: find the hub that serves Hawaii at honorflight.org and escort a veteran to the memorials in Washington, D.C.
- More ideas on our volunteer page.
Map
Recipients from Hawaii
23 recipients born in or credited to Hawaii.
Places to visitWar memorials & museums
12 memorials and 4 military museums in Hawaii.
Get involvedVeterans organizations
National groups with local posts and chapters.
Sources: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (state offices, cemeteries), USO (center locations), OpenStreetMap contributors (posts, cafés and VA facilities; ODbL). Community-mapped details can be out of date — please confirm before visiting. Spotted a missing post? You can add it to OpenStreetMap.