UH Elder Law Program (UHELP)

Who We Are

UHELP provides basic legal assistance, advice, information and referrals on subject matters of importance to the senior community and their caregivers. UHELP does not assist with business or criminal law matters or with personal injury or other fee-generating cases. Its goal is to enhance, protect and preserve the autonomy and independence of older persons through education, training and direct legal services.

How to Get Help

You can contact this organization by phone M-F 8:30am – 4:30pm.

Who We Serve

Area(s): Honolulu County, O’ahu

Language(s) Spoken

• Cantonese Chinese / 粵語

Is this organization accessible by wheelchair?: Yes

Does this organization provide access for the hearing impaired?: Yes

Eligibility Restrictions

For help, you must be a resident of Oahu, 60 years or older OR a caregiver of an older person on Oahu seeking legal assistance on behalf of the older person.

Each case is evaluated according to its own merits and in accordance with staff capabilities and limited resources.

Type of Help

This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:

• Legal Aid