Homelessness Prevention & Permanent Housing Programs
Crisis Assistance for Veterans – Oʻahu
Veterans facing eviction, utility shutoff, housing instability, or homelessness have access to emergency support programs designed to provide rapid intervention and short-term stabilization. The resources below connect eligible veterans to immediate assistance for rent, utilities, temporary housing, and case management services. If you are at risk of losing housing, act quickly — many programs operate on limited funding and prioritize urgent cases.
Important Notice
If a veteran is experiencing a medical emergency, mental health crisis, or thoughts of self-harm, call 911 immediately or contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 and pressing 1, texting 838255, or visiting https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. These emergency housing programs are not substitutes for medical or psychiatric care. If you are in immediate danger, seek emergency services first.
The Oʻahu Veterans Center is not a direct provider of emergency financial assistance, housing placement, or crisis intervention services. We provide information and referrals to connect veterans and families with the appropriate agencies. Eligibility, funding availability, and final determinations are made solely by the organizations listed.
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For veterans who are homeless, sleeping in a vehicle, facing immediate eviction, or without safe shelter. This hotline connects callers directly to a local VA Homeless Program Coordinator who can arrange emergency shelter placement, transportation assistance, and rapid housing intervention.
Eligibility: Must have prior U.S. military service. Discharge status will be reviewed, but calling the hotline does not require documentation in hand.
Phone: (877) 424-3838
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(Social Work & Homeless Program)
Provides emergency housing referrals, case management, SSVF screening, and connection to HUD-VASH vouchers. VA social workers can assist with rapid rehousing and short-term financial stabilization.
Eligibility: Veteran must be eligible for VA health care. Enrollment can often be initiated at the clinic if not already enrolled.
91-1051 Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue
Kapolei, HI 96707Phone: (808) 433-0660
Website: https://www.va.gov/pacific-islands-health-care/locations/daniel-k-akaka-va-clinic/et/
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(Homeless Program & Emergency Social Work)
Offers crisis stabilization, case management, HUD-VASH referrals, and connection to medical and behavioral health services. This is the main VA medical center on Oʻahu and houses specialized homeless veteran staff.
Eligibility: Veteran must qualify for VA services. Discharge status and income may affect eligibility for specific housing programs.
459 Patterson Road
Honolulu, HI 96819Phone: (808) 433-0600
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Provides rapid rehousing, temporary financial assistance, rent arrears support, security deposits, and utility assistance for very low-income veteran households at risk of homelessness.
Eligibility: Veteran household income typically must be below 50% of Area Median Income. Must demonstrate risk of homelessness (eviction notice, past-due rent, etc.).
91-1111 Coral Sea Road
Kapolei, HI 96707Phone: (808) 591-0091
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Offers eviction prevention, rental assistance, case management, and short-term financial support to stabilize housing for qualifying veteran families.
Eligibility: Veteran or veteran household with low income and documentation showing risk of homelessness. Funding availability may vary.
1822 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822Phone: (808) 521-4357
Website: https://www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org/
Long-Term Housing Assistance (Veterans – Oʻahu)
While emergency assistance programs focus on immediate crisis intervention, long-term housing assistance programs are designed to promote stability, income development, and permanent housing solutions. These services may include rental vouchers, transitional housing, disability benefit support, employment assistance, and structured case management to help veterans maintain safe and sustainable housing over time.
HUD-VASH Program
(Housing and Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing)
The HUD-VASH Program is a permanent supportive housing initiative that combines a federal housing voucher through HUD with ongoing case management provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This program is intended for veterans experiencing homelessness who need both long-term rental assistance and coordinated support services to maintain housing stability.
What HUD-VASH Provides:
• Long-term rental voucher
• VA case management
• Clinical and behavioral health coordination
• Housing stabilization services
Eligibility Requirements:
• Veteran must be eligible for VA health care
• Must meet the definition of homeless or at imminent risk
• Income limits apply
• Participation in case management is required
To begin the process, contact:
National Call Center for Homeless Veterans (24/7)
(877) 424-3838
Website:
https://www.va.gov/homeless/hud-vash.asp
Veterans may also speak directly with a VA social worker at the Spark M. Matsunaga VA Medical Center or the Daniel Kahikina Akaka VA Clinic to request screening for HUD-VASH eligibility.
Important Notice
The Oʻahu Veterans Center is not a provider of housing vouchers, rental subsidies, or direct financial assistance. We do not determine eligibility, approve applications, or administer federal or state housing programs. Our role is to provide information and referrals to connect veterans and families with the appropriate agencies. Final eligibility decisions, funding availability, and program placement are determined solely by the administering organizations.
If a veteran is currently experiencing a housing emergency, eviction, or homelessness, please refer to the Emergency Assistance section or call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 424-3838 immediately.
Community Housing & Homelessness Partners
The organizations below provide housing navigation, shelter access, medical respite, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness on Oʻahu. While these programs are not exclusively veteran-specific, many work in coordination with VA staff and veteran service providers and may serve veterans depending on eligibility, program capacity, and funding availability. Veterans are encouraged to identify themselves as former service members when contacting these agencies, as this may assist with referrals to veteran-prioritized housing programs.
The Oʻahu Veterans Center is not a direct provider of housing placement, shelter services, rental subsidies, or financial assistance. We do not determine eligibility, approve applications, or administer these programs. Our role is to provide information and referrals to connect veterans and families with appropriate service providers. All eligibility decisions, funding determinations, and service approvals are made solely by the respective organizations.
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IHS operates emergency and transitional shelter programs on Oʻahu and partners with VA programs to support homeless veterans. They are not veteran-exclusive, but they work closely with VA outreach teams.
What They Provide:
• Emergency shelter
• Case management
• Rapid rehousing pathways
• Coordination with VA HUD-VASHPhone: (808) 447-2800
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Waikīkī Health provides outreach, case management, and medical respite care for individuals experiencing homelessness, including veterans.
What They Provide:
• Street outreach
• Housing navigation
• Medical respite beds
• Behavioral health supportPhone: (808) 922-4787
Website:
https://www.waikikihc.org/ -
For veterans whose housing instability is connected to substance use, ATS provides residential treatment that can stabilize someone long enough to transition into permanent housing programs.
Phone: (808) 595-6371
Website:
https://hawaii.salvationarmy.org/ -
In addition to SSVF, they provide long-term case management and housing placement services for veterans transitioning from homelessness.
Phone: (808) 521-4357
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This is the coordinated entry system for homeless services on Oʻahu. Veterans may be assessed through this system and prioritized for housing resources.
Phone: (808) 380-9444
Website:
https://www.partnersincareoahu.org/
