Veterans in Hawaii

Veterans returning home to Hawaii from military deployment and combat may face a number of challenges when trying to adjust back to civilian life.

Arguably, one of the biggest challenges is coping with any traumas they may have endured during deployment, such as significant injury, witnessing the death of a peer, or sexual assault.

The rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are high for veterans, specifically for those in the Army or Marine Corps who experienced moderate to severe combat. These veterans may also show signs of other mental health issues, drug abuse, and other physical health issues relating to the traumas they experienced during their military service.

Veterans and Addiction

One study found that 11% of veterans seeking services for the first time from the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) met the criteria for a substance use disorder.

The reasons behind this are complex, but contributing factors include issues such as physical disabilities and mental health problems, as well as the prescribing of addictive opioids for pain and injuries. The trauma of combat may also contribute to substance abuse.

Veterans who have mental health issues may also hesitate to seek help due to the perceived stigmas around mental health disorders and turn to alcohol and/or other drugs to self-medicate their symptoms.

Stress and Challenges of Civilian Life

Military service, especially deployment to combat zones, is rife with extreme stress. Veterans may come back having witnessed or participated in significantly traumatic events. They may be injured or dealing with issues such as:

Leaving the military and returning to civilian life requires a period of readjustment that can be very challenging and uncomfortable for any veteran. When you add the issues of injury, pain, trauma, and drug or alcohol addiction, it's easy to see just how many uphill battles a veteran may face.

Unfortunately, many veterans may not get the help they need due to an unwillingness or inability to seek help. Without the help they need, they may be at higher risk of suicide. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) states that suicide rates among veterans exceed those of the general population. In 2014, approximately 20 veterans committed suicide every day.

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol abuse is common among active-duty service members, and unhealthy drinking habits can continue long after military service has ended. An 8-year study from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs states that 10% of first-time users received an alcohol use disorder (AUD) diagnosis.

Combat exposure appears to be a major risk factor for alcohol problems in military personnel. A study looking into the alcohol consumption of 1,100 soldiers who had been part of a brigade infantry team returning from deployment found a correlation between combat (especially exposure to threats and atrocities) and alcohol misuse. An estimated 25% of those who were sampled were misusing alcohol 3-4 months after deployment. Of those, 12% experienced behavioral problems related to their alcohol use.

Getting Help

Admitting that you are addicted to drugs is the first step to getting better. The next step is to approach a center in Hawaii so that you can be subject to competent, effective professional help.

Hawaii Drug Rehabs by Type:

List of Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs For veterans in Hawaii

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VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System VA Kona CBOC
75377 Hualalai Road, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

US Department Of Va Funds

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New Horizons Counseling
95-580 Naholoholo Street, Mililani, HI 96789
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment

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Hoomau Ke Ola Residential and Outpatient Program
85-761 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Halfway House, Do Not Treat Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

Language Services

Other Languages

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Exclusive Addiction Treatment Center
45-3514 Paauhau Road, Honokaa, HI 96727
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Opioids Detoxification, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Inpatient Detoxification, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Private Health Insurance

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North Shore Mental Health Aloha United Way Building
98-200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96817
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Vietnamese

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Department of Health CMHC Makaha
84-1150 Farrington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Community Mental Health Center

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Medicaid, Medicare, State Mental Health Agency Funds, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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North Shore Mental Health
56-117 Pualalea Street, Kahuku, HI 96731
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean

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VA Pacific Islands Healthcare System VA Maui CBOC
203 Hoohana Street, Kahului, HI 96732
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Telemedicine Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

US Department Of Va Funds

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Ku Aloha Ola Mau Methadone Maintenance
1130 North Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI 96817
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Methadone Maintenance, Buprenorphine Used In Treatment, All Clients In Opioid Treatment Program, Samhsa Certified Opioid Treatment Program, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Methadone, Opioids Detoxification, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Or Vivitrol, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Intervention Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Payment Assistance

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North Shore Mental Health Makaha Cornet Building
84-1170 Farington Highway, Waianae, HI 96792
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese

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HOPE Inc
634 Kilani Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Detox, Halfway House, Alcohol Detoxification, Benzodiazepines Detoxification, Cocaine Detoxification, Methamphetamines Detoxification, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders, Do Not Treat Opioid Addiction

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Drug Rehab, Short Term Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab, Outpatient Detoxification, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment, Computerized Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, Access To Recovery Voucher, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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North Shore Mental Health Wahiawa Medical Building
302 California Avenue, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Trauma Therapy, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, US Department Of Va Funds, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian

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Poailani Inc Pahia Residential
45-567 Pahia Road, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse, Medications For Psychiatric Disorders

Service Settings

Inpatient Drug Rehab, Long Term Drug Rehab

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired

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Alakai Na Keiki
1100 Alakea Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Trauma Therapy

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Corrections Or Juvenile Justice Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, US Department Of Va Funds

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Lokahi Treatment Centers Lohala Town Center
54-3886 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaau, HI 96755
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Motivational Interviewing, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Access To Recovery Voucher, Sliding Fee Scale

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Poailani Inc Outpatient Clinic
970 North Kalaheo Avenue, Kailua, HI 96734
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling, Trauma Related Counseling, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Access To Recovery Voucher

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Other Languages, German

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North Shore Mental Health Aiea Medical Building
99-128 Aiea Heights Drive, Aiea, HI 96701
Primary Care Services

Mental Health Treatment, Psychotropic Medication

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Mental Health Facility

Treatment Approaches

Individual Psychotherapy, Couple Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Behavior Modification, Dual Diagnosis Drug Rehab, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance, State Mental Health Agency Funds, State Welfare Or Child And Family Services Funds, State Education Funds, Other State Funds, County Or Local Government Funds, Community Service Block Grants, Community Mental Health Block Grants, US Department Of Va Funds

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages, Any Chinese Language, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian

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Leeward Counseling Center
P.O. Box 75446, Kapolei, HI 96707
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Do Not Treat Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Motivational Interviewing, Matrix Model, Outreach To Persons In The Community, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, 12 Step Facilitation Approach

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment

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CARE Hawaii Inc Kauai Care Dual IOP
3501 Rice Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Mix Of Mental Health And Substance Abuse

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anger Management, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Smoking Tobacco Cessation Counselling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Health Insurance Plan Other Than Medicaid, Private Health Insurance

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State of Hawaii Judiciary Hawaii Drug Court
777 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Primary Care Services

Drug And Alcohol Treatment Services, Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Service Settings

Outpatient Drug Rehab, Outpatient Day Treatment Or Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient Treatment, Regular Outpatient Treatment

Treatment Approaches

Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Brief Intervention Approach, Contingency Management Motivational Incentive, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Substance Abuse Counseling Approach, Trauma Related Counseling

Accepted Payment Types

Cash Or Self Payment, Payment Assistance

Language Services

Services For The Hearing Impaired, Other Languages, Japanese

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