Ka Hale Pomaikai
Ka Hale Pomaikai is an outpatient wellness center located in Kaunakakai, Hawaii. They provide a range of holistic services, including individual and group therapy, spiritual guidance, and family therapy, all of which are tailored to the unique needs of each person they serve. They specialize in addiction and substance abuse recovery, offering twelve-step and non-12 step programming and relapse prevention services, while also advocating a holistic approach to recovery through action planning, assessment and educational classes.
At Ka Hale Pomaikai, they provide an in-depth assessment of each person's individual needs and treatment plan including individualized cognitive-behavioral therapy and ongoing support. Their team of certified addictions counselors works closely with their clients to develop coping skills and strategies to stay on the path of long-term recovery from addiction. They also provide recreational activities, such as weekly hikes, swimming, and other outdoor activities, in order to help their clients stay engaged and connected to nature.
Ka Hale Pomaikai is fully licensed and accredited by the State of Hawaii and is a member of the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers. They have also been recognized by the Hawaii Society of Addiction Medicine as a leader in promoting evidence-based practices and a substance-free lifestyle. They also provide referrals to state local and national resources, such as sober living housing, employment, legal and financial support.
- 6 Conditions Treated
- LGBTQ+ Allied
- 8 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 25 Therapies & Programs
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Ka Hale Pomaikai to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Kaunakakai, HI
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Ka Hale Pomaikai in Kaunakakai, HI requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, Partial-Hospitalization, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Ka Hale Pomaikai, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Kaunakakai, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Ka Hale Pomaikai‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
A partial hospitalization program offered by Ka Hale Pomaikai is appropriate for patients in and nearby Kaunakakai, HI that present acute symptoms of addiction. It’s similar to intensive rehab but runs much shorter because the patients don’t need 24-hour monitoring. Partial hospitalizations generally have more freedom when it comes to family visits.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Kaunakakai, Hawaii patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Ka Hale Pomaikai‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Kaunakakai, HI and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Ka Hale Pomaikai. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Ka Hale Pomaikai managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) is a variation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps people understand how maladaptive, negative, and habitual thoughts and feelings lead to bad life choices. REBT is based on the idea that people operate under many irrational but habitual patterns of thought that fuel harmful practices.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
7533 Kamehameha V Hwy
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone Number
(808) 558-8480
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Kaunakakai, Hawaii Addiction and Treatment
Hawaii has one of the highest rates of drug abuse in the nation. Methamphetamines and marijuana are the most common drugs involved in drug-related crimes in Hawaii. The state loses $500 million every year due to methamphetamine abuse, according to the Hawaii Meth Project. More than 1 million prescriptions for prescription drugs are given out every year.
Over 15% of the population in Kaunakakai, HI struggles with addiction to drugs or alcohol. This is a major issue that affects everyone in the community. Opioid overdoses increased by 78% from 2015 to 2016. The most common drugs being abused are marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine or crack, and heroin. Most rehab facilities in Kaunakakai, HI, will offer a variety of treatments and therapies that can help people overcome their addiction.
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