Bobby Benson Center

Bobby Benson Center in Kahuku, Hawaii, is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider offering integrated behavioral health care for adolescents, adults and families. The organization provides adolescent residential treatment on its Oahu North Shore campus.

They also offer outpatient and intensive outpatient services through their Continuum of Care program. Its mission centers on a "community of recovery" model that blends substance use treatment, co-occurring mental health support and meaningful family involvement.

What Sets Bobby Benson Center Apart

Bobby Benson Center provides multiple levels of care, including a 30 bed adolescent residential treatment program with 24 hour monitored support, as well as outpatient and intensive outpatient services.

The residential program serves teens ages 13 years to 17 years, while outpatient services are available for youth and adults 18 years and older.

Treatment is designed to address both substance use and co occurring mental health disorders through an integrated approach that includes psychiatric support when needed.

The center utilizes a variety of evidence based methods, including DBT, Seeking Safety, Stages of Change, trauma informed care, motivational enhancement, and relapse prevention.

Clients may participate in individual, group, and family therapy, along with anger management, life skills development, 12 Steps, AA/NA involvement, and cultural discovery activities.

Unique Setting for Recovery in Hawaii

Located on a four cabin campus in Kahuku on Oahu's North Shore, the program offers a unique setting near pristine beaches and incorporates therapeutic recreational outings into the recovery experience.

Bobby Benson Center is CARF accredited and OHCA licensed and works with public funding partners such as CAMHD, ADAD, and Judiciary. The facility accepts several insurance plans, including HMSA, Kaiser, and Hawaii Laborers Union, and also provides published self pay rates.

Following treatment, clients can continue receiving support through relapse prevention and aftercare groups for up to 3 months after discharge.

Begin The Path To Recovery

Getting started begins with a screening, assessment and placement determination, which can be initiated by individuals, families, schools, or community agencies.

The admissions team can help match teens or adults to the appropriate level of care and review insurance, funding sources, or self pay options.