CARE Hawaii on Sand Island

CARE Hawaii on Sand Island in Honolulu, Hawaii, cares about the entire family. Mental health, behavioral, and addiction treatment are available for everyone from children to adults. There are programs that offer every level of support from residential 24/7 care to casual outpatient care.

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Residential Programs

There are a few residential programs for the young and old. These include child, youth or adult foster homes, residential group homes, short-term and long-term residential programs.

Their SRSP and TLP residential programs for adults help individuals who are dealing with co-existing addiction and mental health issues. These provide support for up to six months after discharge from or as an alternative to Hawaii State Hospital.

There is a 24-hour group home for longer residential support that accommodates eight adults at the Oahu location. There are also other group homes that provide support eight hours a day.

Outpatient and Community Services

There are also community-based case management and care services available day and night that include nursing or psychiatric care. These services help manage and monitor mental health issues and prescribe and monitor medications to meet a patient’s needs. These services also help clients find the necessities of daily life such as shelter, sustenance and financial assistance. There are also intensive outpatient programs, day programs, and other individualized care options available depending on a client’s needs and situation.

Child and Youth Mental Health Support

There are mental health supports available for children, youth, and their families who are struggling with mental or behavioral health challenges, including addiction issues. These services may include assessments and mental health evaluations, group and individual therapy, services and resources for the entire family. There are outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, day programs, and residential or group home options for treatment depending on the young person’s needs and current living environment.