YMCA of Honolulu Waialua High and Intermediate School

About YMCA of Honolulu Waialua High and Intermediate School

Waialua High and Intermediate School’s YMCA provides flexible substance use disorder treatment.

Located on on Oahu’s North Shore offers outpatient and intensive outpatient care with a focus on adolescents, providing counseling, relapse prevention and aftercare support.

This community-integrated program brings accessible youth-oriented recovery services directly into the Waialua community.

Adolescent Addiction Treatment

The program centers on helping adolescents address substance use through accessible school-linked outpatient care.

Backed by the YMCA’s community mission, services include substance use assessment, counseling and structured discharge planning tailored to young people.

Treatment draws on motivational interviewing, brief intervention, anger management and relapse prevention to help teens build healthier habits.

Sessions work to uncover underlying drivers of substance use while equipping youth with practical coping skills, with continuing care to support progress over time.

Family Support and Wraparound Services

Beyond individual care the program offers family counseling to help loved ones stay involved in the recovery process.

Supportive wraparound services may include case management, employment counseling, child care for clients’ children and transportation assistance.

Tobacco cessation counseling and health education round out its whole-person approach.

Edited by: Patti Croft, MBA

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
Alcohol rehab in Hawaii can give you the tools and skills you need to reclaim your life and achieve long-term recovery. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care. You may receive individual, group, and family counseling, peer support, and classes in essential life skills.
Dual Diagnosis
The best way for those with a mental health diagnosis and substance use concerns to reach recovery is to choose a dual-diagnosis rehab in Hawaii. Part of treatment will include managing your mental health symptoms so you aren’t tempted to use substances to self-medicate. This can be done without counseling and medication.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Hawaii addresses the recovery needs of male clients and gives them the tools they need to succeed. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges men face, which may include questions about career, fatherhood, family relationships, emotional vulnerability, and more.
Women's Rehab
Women’s rehabs in Hawaii address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with gender-specific issues. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of women. They generally also include life skills training tailored to the client’s needs.
Young Adult Rehab
Being a young adult can feel overwhelming. Choose a young adult rehab in Hawaii to get the support you need to overcome addiction and learn new life skills. These treatment programs offer detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care tailored to the unique needs and challenges of young adults.

Insurance Coverage

Financing available
One option for paying for rehab in Hawaii is using financing options if they are available. You can use financing to pay for detox, inpatient rehab, outpatient care, and more. Options include grants, scholarships, and medical loans.
Free
In Hawaii, looking for free rehabs is one of your options when it comes to accessing addiction treatment. Look for evidence-based treatment and a program run by qualified professionals. You can find free rehabs for detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care.
Financial aid
For those who qualify, using financial aid programs to pay for treatment in Hawaii can make rehab more accessible. Financial aid options help you manage the cost of treatment by allowing you to use a grant or scholarship. Aid may be available through the center or through community groups in your area.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
In Hawaii, outpatient treatment allows you to live independently while getting the care you need to establish long-term recovery. Some of the elements of outpatient treatment include individual and group counseling, skill-building, relapse prevention, and help with essentials like employment and housing.
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Aftercare Support
Even after you finish treatment, recovery is a challenge. Aftercare in Hawaii can help you find the resources and support groups you need. Aftercare may include ongoing counseling, additional life-skills training, peer support, and recovery support groups.

Therapies

Creative Arts Therapy
When you’re struggling with addiction in Hawaii, nontraditional approaches can help you heal. Creative arts therapy, which uses art to help you express deep emotions, is one example. By participating in guided art activities, you can learn to face internal issues without turning to substance use. Instead, you’ll develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Experiential Therapy
Receiving experiential therapy in Hawaii helps you express emotions, process trauma, and learn how to create a better life for yourself. During treatment, you may take part in art projects, musical expression, or physical challenges like an obstacle course. These allow you to process emotions in a non-traditional way.
Family Therapy
In Hawaii, family therapy allows you to understand how family relationships and patterns may have impacted your substance use. Everyone learns to have healthier relationships that support their recovery. Family therapy can mean addressing uncomfortable and challenging issues, but having a professional therapist facilitating the sessions makes it easier for everyone to share honestly and improve their relationships.
Group Therapy
In Hawaii, group therapy allows you to hear others’ stories, ask questions, and find others who relate to you. This support and accountability help you establish recovery. Some of the topics covered in group therapy include overcoming shame and guilt, improving communication, developing healthy coping skills, and building a support network.
Individual Therapy
During rehab in Hawaii, individual therapy allows you to receive focused, confidential care for specific issues. Individual therapy sessions generally last 60 minutes and may include discussing a specific issue, education about specific topics, or developing life skills.
Recreational Therapy
Recreational therapy in Hawaii gives you a unique way to explore communication, problem-solving, and stress reduction, allowing you to create positive change. By participating in guided physical activities, you can learn to step out of your comfort zone, take healthy risks, and rely on others to support you.
Trauma Therapy
Attending trauma-informed therapy in Hawaii is a way to overcome the symptoms of past trauma and develop better coping skills, helping you establish long-term recovery. Trauma-informed therapy is a normal part of evidence-based treatment programs and may be a part of inpatient treatment, outpatient care, or both. Methods include sharing of experiences, peer support, mindfulness practices, and more.
Fitness Therapy