Lokahi Treatment Centers – Waiakea Villas – Hilo, Hawaii
400 Hualani Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Addiction Resource Score
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Out of 10
Lokahi Treatment Centers at Waiakea Villas, situated in Hilo, Hawaii, provides comprehensive substance addiction treatment services to individuals aged 18 and older. The center is committed to assisting clients in the development of personal responsibility, dignity, and self-esteem by helping them navigate a continuum of care that is customized to their individual requirements. The Lokahi Treatment Centers offer a variety of treatment options to guarantee that clients receive the appropriate level of support for their recovery journey.
The facility provides outpatient services that are specifically designed to accommodate individuals who need to maintain their daily responsibilities while also requiring flexibility. Lokahi offers an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for individuals who require more structured support. This program is designed to facilitate consistent progress by increasing the frequency of therapy sessions. Furthermore, the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a combination of inpatient and outpatient care, rendering it appropriate for clients who require substantial assistance but do not necessitate full-time hospitalization.
Lokahi Treatment Centers employs therapeutic methods that are based on empirical evidence to treat substance use disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) assists clients in recognizing and altering negative thought patterns and behaviors, whereas Motivational Interviewing emphasizes the development of clients’ motivation to change by investigating their ambivalence. The Matrix Model, a structured approach that integrates counseling, behavioral therapy, and support groups, is also implemented by the center to provide comprehensive treatment to individuals who are struggling with substance use.
Lokahi Treatment Centers’ specialized services are designed to address specific requirements in addition to these core therapies. The center provides anger management programs for adults, adolescents, and children, as well as domestic violence intervention classes that are designed to prevent and treat violent behaviors. Lokahi provides comprehensive treatment for co-occurring disorders to individuals who are grappling with both substance use and mental health challenges. This approach guarantees that all aspects of a client’s well-being are addressed. A testament to Lokahi’s dedication to providing client-centered, high-quality care, the center has been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Lokahi Treatment Centers accepts a variety of payment methods, such as Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance. Additionally, they provide a sliding fee schedule to accommodate clients with financial challenges.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Veterans
- Active duty military
- Members of military families
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
Treatment Modalities
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Relapse prevention
- Holistic Treatment
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Mental health treatment
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
Levels Of Care
- Outpatient
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ancillary Services
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Mental health services
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