Reentry and transitional housing in Hawaii
Official HPA housing information, help lines and supervision offices, with a city or ZIP search. Official sources only; no paid listings.
Check with the parole or probation officer first. Any address has to be approved before the move. Being on an official list doesn't mean a home has room, takes your situation, or is approved for a specific person.
Parole in Hawaii is supervised by the Hawaii Paroling Authority, with offices on Oahu, Hawaii Island (Hilo and Kona), Maui and Kauai.
Source: State of Hawaii directory (Aug 2026) (official) (opens in new tab)
Help finding housing
Hawaii Paroling Authority
1177 Alakea St., Ground Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813.
(808) 587-1300 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Basic needs after release
Government programs for the first weeks out. Sources are official Hawaii, federal or county agencies. Call first: hours and rules change.
Food: SNAP and food pantries
SNAP (food stamps)
Apply online, by phone or at a local benefits office in Hawaii. You can usually start the application before or right after release. Bring an ID if you have one; an interview is required.
855-643-1643 · Website (opens in new tab)
Free USDA food at pantries (TEFAP)
Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations runs Hawaii's TEFAP program, which supplies free USDA food to local food pantries and soup kitchens for people who meet income rules. Contact them for pantry sites near you.
808-586-8675 · Website (opens in new tab)
Clothing and emergency help
Department of Human Services
We didn't find a statewide clothing voucher program for Hawaii. Ask your parole officer or county social services office about emergency help with clothing and other basics; programs vary by county.
State ID and birth certificate
State ID card
Ask your case manager before release whether the prison can help you get a Hawaii ID. After release, apply at the state motor vehicle agency. You'll usually need proof of identity (such as a birth certificate), your Social Security number and proof of address.
Hawaii birth certificate
CDC's directory lists Hawaii's vital records office, current fees and how to order. Order from the state where you were born.
Source: CDC: Where to Write for Vital Records (opens in new tab)
Health coverage (Medicaid)
Medicaid
Apply any time through HealthCare.gov or Hawaii's Medicaid agency. If you qualify, HealthCare.gov sends your information to the state. You also get a 60-day window after release to sign up for a Marketplace plan.
Free or low-cost phone (Lifeline)
Lifeline (federal phone/internet discount)
Lifeline lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service if you're on SNAP or Medicaid or have a low income. Apply through USAC's National Verifier.
(800) 234-9473 · Website (opens in new tab)
Job centers
American Job Centers in Hawaii
Free help with job searches, resumes, training and unemployment claims. Use the finder to see centers, phone numbers and hours near you.
Source: CareerOneStop (U.S. Dept. of Labor) (opens in new tab)
Crisis, 988 and addiction help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, any time, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
988 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral, 24/7.
1-800-662-4357 · Website (opens in new tab)
Source: official (opens in new tab)
FindTreatment.gov
SAMHSA's locator for state-licensed addiction and mental health treatment near you.
Source: official (opens in new tab)
Probation and parole offices
The office is where to ask about approved housing in that area.
Hawaii Paroling Authority (Oahu)
1177 Alakea St., Ground Flr., Honolulu, HI 96813
808-587-1300
Directions (Google Maps) (opens in new tab) · Official page (opens in new tab)
Special Services Section
919 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm. 100, Honolulu, HI 96814
808-587-2513
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Hilo Parole Section
1420 Kilauea Ave., Bay #6, Hilo, HI 96720
808-933-8840
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Kona Parole Section
75-184 Hualalai Rd., Ste. 103, Kailua-Kona, HI 96750
808-323-4572
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Kauai Parole Section
3-3100 Kuhio Hwy., Room C-5, Lihue, HI 96766
808-241-3044
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Maui Parole Section
1797-2 Wili Pa Lp., Wailuku, HI 96793
808-243-5012
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Is there an official list of homes?
Hawaii doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes for people on parole. Your parole officer at the Hawaii Paroling Authority can tell you about approved housing.
FAQ
How do I find reentry or transitional housing in Hawaii?
Hawaii doesn't publish a list of named transitional homes for people on parole. Your parole officer at the Hawaii Paroling Authority can tell you about approved housing.
Who has to approve housing after release in Hawaii?
The parole or probation officer must approve the address. Check with them before making plans.
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Sources: State of Hawaii directory (Aug 2026) (opens in new tab) · Last verified: · Corrections