Hale Na`au Pono

BRIEF HISTORY

We are a private non-profit corporation created by the people of the Wai`anae Coast to meet the needs of our community.  Hale Na`au Pono was incorporated on August 29, 1986, providing culturally- and socially-sensitive, community-based, behavioral health services for children and adults. We cover a wide range of mental health needs including substance abuse.

Our history and the design of our programs are rooted in the activist nature of this community.  In the mid-1970's the Wai`anae Community rallied together to take control of the State's Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) in Wai`anae.  The Community felt that mental health services should be grounded in local values and provided by the people familiar with Wai`anae's culture.  In 1978, the State heard the Community's pleas, and began to transition the CMHC to the Wai`anae Community.

Hale Na'au Pono is committed to delivering high quality services to our persons served. We are equally committed to maintaining a high level of quality standards for business practice.

Hale Na'au Pono has been accredited by CARF since 1995 and has received its seventh 3-Year CARF accreditation for the following services:

1. Case Management/Services Coordination: Integrated: AOD/MH (Adults)
2. Case Management/Services Coordination: Mental Health (Adults)
3. Community Housing: Mental Health (Adults)
4. Integrated Behavioral Health/Primary Care: Comprehensive Care (Adults)
5. Out-of-Home Treatment: Family Services (Children and Adolescents)
6. Outpatient Treatment: Integrated: AOD/MH (Adults)
7. Outpatient Treatment: Mental Health (Adults)
8. Community Integration
9. Foster Family Services
10. Respite Services

This achievement is an indication of your organization’s dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served.
-Brian J. Boon, CARF President/CEO

What is CARF accreditation?
When considering a behavioral health provider, how do you evaluate the different available options? Where do you look to determine which providers may offer the highest quality services? The answer is CARF International.

CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs, and Vision Rehabilitation Services.

Programs and services that are CARF accredited have demonstrated their conformance to internationally recognized standards for service delivery. They have demonstrated their commitment to continuous quality improvement and a consumer-driven focus.

Person-centered services
Persons served play an active and vital role in the CARF accreditation process, from helping to develop the international performance standards to giving input on the quality of services they receive. Through accreditation, providers demonstrate their belief that all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, have access to needed services that achieve optimum outcomes, and are empowered to exercise informed choice. Hale Na'au Pono is pleased to join CARF in this mission.

For more information about CARF International, the standards, or the accreditation process, visit www.carf.org.

Hale Na`au Pono's Board of Directors remain committed to service delivery that promotes, encourages and supports the mental, physical, spiritual, social, and cultural well-being of the people within our community.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday thru Friday
7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

FOR CRISIS / EMERGENCIES

24Hr. Crisis services for current clients are accessible by calling 808-696-4212.
If you are not a current client and are experiencing a crisis or emergency after business hours, please call ACCESS Line at 832-3100 or 911

LOCATIONS

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