Aloha House

About Aloha House – Makawao, Hawaii

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.

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Our Team

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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