Kû Aloha Ola Mau
- formerly Drug Addiction Services of Hawai`i

A place of healing and recovery

Kû Aloha Services

HOW DO I APPLY FOR SERVICES?

HUI HO`OMAIKA`I IKA POE O HAWAI`I
(methadone treatment)

Honolulu and Hilo offices:

1. Call (808) 538-0704 for Honolulu
2. Call (808) 961-6822 for Hilo
3. The counselor will make an appointment for you over the phone to meet with the intake worker and the physician.
4. At the appointment, you will be expected to provide a urine sample for drug testing. In addition, blood work and TB testing can be done at the clinic. If you have a picture ID and/or medical card, please bring it for your first appointment.
5. The doctor’s hours vary so you will be seen by him/her within 7 days of your first dose.
6. You may expect to be dosed within 24 to 72 hours of your first appointment with Kû Aloha intake worker(s).
7. If you have QUEST insurance, it is helpful, but not necessary to have a referral letter from your primary care physician.
8. If you are pregnant, call and let the counselor know your condition. Be prepared to come in immediately if necessary. Treatment priority is available for pregnant women.
9. During your meeting with the intake worker, you will be provided with written and verbal information with regard to the risks and benefits of methadone treatment, rights and responsibilities, program description, hours of operation, emergency contact information and what you can expect in the days up ahead.

   A more detailed orientation to the program will be provided once you have decided to obtain services from Kû Aloha.

At this time, if you have no insurance and meet financial scholarship guidelines, you may be eligible for temporary state funding. Please do not let lack of funds stop you from coming in for help. Your health and well-being are very important to us and if you come, you will be in the right place. If it happens to not be a good fit, the staff will find you another place that might better meet your needs. Never give up. There is always hope.

The best time to call is between 8 am. to 3 pm. Kû Aloha also has voice mail if you would like to leave a call back number. MAHALO

HUI HO`OLA O NA NAHULU O HAWAI`I

Located in Puna on the Big Island, the Hui offers drug-free intensive out-patient and out-patient services for substance abuse and addiction. Its approach is culturally based and provides the additional treatment modalities of ho`oponopono, lomilomi, and acupuncture. If you want to stop using alcohol, marijuana, cocaine or other drugs, call the Hui and let the person answering the phone know. The number is (808) 982-9555. They are open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Once you have made contact, the staff will direct you from there. The program welcomes family members, significant others and children. It offers a family or ohana atmosphere with plenty of Aloha. Transportation is provided to the facility or healing sites if you need it. Call Hui Ho`ola O Na Nahulu O Hawai`i for more information.

EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES (for organizations only)

1. Call Kû Aloha Ola Mau - Debbie Bigham in Honolulu to request services. Phone is 538-0704

2. Eligibility depends upon funding. First priority goes to programs which are funded by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Other programs can be served as time is available.

3. If you are a former recipient of EIS services as an individual, you may call to request further services. If you have received testing or vaccines from EIS workers while you were in treatment, you are eligible, and encouraged to continue accessing early intervention services. Do not hesitate to call if you need help or have questions!