Aloha House

About Aloha House – Makawao

Aloha House, located in Makawao, Hawaii provides comprehensive, person-centered behavioral
health interventions for the prevention and treatment of individual substance use disorder. Their
programming ranges from detox to sober living homes.

Aloha House offers detox, residential, outpatient, and sober living.
Detox
The detox program at Aloha House is a medically monitored detox that is overseen by medical
staff. Medications are used to provide as much comfort as possible. By removing addictive
substances from the body, physical and mental stability can be achieved. This is often the first
step in recovery. Once the detox is complete, the next phase of treatment can begin.
Residential
Residential treatment is for individuals who need a high level of care and support at during the
initial phase of recovery. Through a highly controlled environment with structure, routine, and
rules, the focus becomes about learning the tools needed to live a substance free life. This
program helps individuals through clinical care models that include individual and group
therapy. Group classes are offered on a wide variety of subjects that related to addiction and
recovery.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment is for those who are capable of receiving addiction treatment while also
maintaining their personal, work, and family responsibilities. This program is best-suited for
those who have graduated from the residential program or who are stable and do not need that
degree of care. Common treatment methods include individual and family counseling, along with
group counseling.
Sober Living
Sober living homes are for those who desire or need a safe and structured living environment
where they can keep working on their recovery in the company of others who are doing the
same. This is a crucial step for those who are not able to return to their home environment and
who need more time to regain the strength they need in order to move forward in life. Common
areas of focus in sober living homes are education, workforce readiness and employment, the
ability to handle life’s challenges while remaining sober.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intervention Services

Intervention services helps family or friends of addicts stage an intervention, which is a meeting in which loved ones share their concerns and attempt to get an addict into treatment. Professional intervention specialists can help loved ones organize, gather, and communicate with an addict. They can guide intervention participants in describing the damage the addict's behavior is causing and that outside help is necessary to address the addiction. The ideal outcome of an intervention is for the addict to go to rehab and get the help they need.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Nicole Hokoana

CEO

Ronald Nelson

COO

Dr. Lisa Ponichtera, PhD, LMFT, CSAC

Chief Clinical Officer

Traci Fujita, Esq

Chief Performance Officer & General Counsel

Malia Bohlin, MNM

Chief Development Officer

Peter DeMichele

Director of Finance

Geoff Kirkland

Program Director, Aloha House Outpatient Program

Donna Rivera Lucero

Program Director, Aloha House Partial Hospitalization Program & Cultural Liaison

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