Ho`o Kaulike

Ho`o Kaulike's mission is to provide a goal-oriented and individualized support through assessment, planning. linkage, advocacy, coordination, and monitoring the recovery from chemical dependency in order to become a productive community member.

Services Provided

	Screening is conducted by a substance abuse counselor for treatment to certify the appropriateness of admission.
	A Screening instrument is used to measure risk status related to substance abuse with all new clients.
	Staff members are updated with current screening to determine the needs of each consumer served, addressing their individualized goals and objectives.
	Assessments include screening, DSM IV criteria checklist, and the Addiction Severity Index.
	Creative outreach is conducted as needed and support provided for consumer entry into the program.
	Coordination and assistance in crisis intervention and stabilization.
	Referrals are made base on the needs of the client served including inpatient services, medication management. outpatient mental health, partial hospitalization, residential program, and vocational services.

Hours of Operation

Ho`o Kaulike's Intensive Outpatient program is implemented through 24 group sessions occurring three days a week - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Educational groups occur Thursdays at 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Individual counseling is provided one hour weekly or as needed. Family counseling is also available.

Program Entry Criteria

Consumers interested in treatment, on any level, are screened prior to admission. Once admitted, consumers are evaluated to determine the level of care needed to treat their specific problem. Self and agency referrals are accepted. Treatment plans are written to include long-term support though the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous; the consumer establishes membership with the assistance of their counselor and treatment team. The treatment program and modalities are specifically geared toward the philosophies of Alcohol Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA). Each consumer is referred to the follow up program appropriate to their needs prior to exit from the program.

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