How many substance abuse resources are in Hawaii?

Women's Corner tracks 15 substance abuse resources for women in Hawaii.

Are substance abuse resources in Hawaii free?

11 of the 15 listed substance abuse resources in Hawaii are explicitly free or low-cost.

Which cities in Hawaii have substance abuse resources?

Listings span cities including Kaneohe, Honolulu, Kahuku, Wailuku.

What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Hawaii?

Featured entries include Hawaii DOH — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Hina Mauka — Kaneohe, Salvation Army Addiction Treatment — Honolulu, Bobby Benson Center — Kahuku, Ho'omau Ke Ola — Maui.

Do these listings include phone numbers?

6 of 15 Hawaii substance abuse listings include phone numbers.

Where do I start if I want help with addiction?

Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.

Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?

Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.

Are there women-only treatment programs?

Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.

What about pregnancy and addiction?

Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.

Best Substance Abuse in Hawaii — 15 resources

About Substance Abuse for Women

Substance use treatment in the US is delivered through state-licensed providers, mutual-aid programs (AA, NA, SMART Recovery, Women for Sobriety), hospital detox, methadone clinics, and sober living. SAMHSA's National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP) and findtreatment.gov locate local programs 24/7. For pregnant and parenting women, federally funded Pregnant and Postpartum Women (PPW) programs provide specialized residential and outpatient care that allows children on-site. Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is the standard for opioid use disorder, and family drug courts offer treatment-based alternatives to losing custody. This directory aggregates each state's single state agency for SUD, women-specific treatment, MAT providers, and recovery meetings.

Substance Abuse in Hawaii

Hawaii's Family Court is a division of the Circuit Court and operates in each of its four judicial circuits (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island, Kauai). The Child Support Enforcement Agency operates under the Attorney General. Honolulu is the largest population center. Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence serve women.

15 Resources

1. Hawaii DOH — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division — Free

ADAD is the state authority for substance use treatment in Hawaii, contracting with providers like Hina Mauka, Ho'omau Ke Ola, and Bobby Benson Center to deliver services across the islands. The ADAD info line at 808-692-7506 helps a mother find a treatment slot, confirm Med-QUEST coverage, and understand whether a program offers women-only or mother-child tracks. Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm.

808-692-7506 · Statewide Service · Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:30pm · Visit Website

2. Hina Mauka — Kaneohe

Hina Mauka's Kaneohe campus on Po'okela Street is Oahu's largest substance use treatment provider, offering residential, intensive outpatient, and women-specific tracks. The Wahine Tama program serves mothers with children. Call 808-236-2600 weekdays 8am to 5pm to check current bed availability. Med-QUEST accepted; sliding scale for self-pay. A women-only campus environment is available.

808-236-2600 · 45-845 Po'okela St, Kaneohe, HI 96744 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

3. Salvation Army Addiction Treatment — Honolulu — Free

The Salvation Army's Family Treatment Services on Oahu is one of the few residential programs in Hawaii that allows mothers in recovery to keep their children with them throughout treatment. Call 808-595-6371 — the residential line is staffed 24/7 for screening. Programs include clinical services, parenting groups, and aftercare. Free for qualifying mothers.

808-595-6371 · Honolulu, HI · 24/7 residential · Visit Website

4. Bobby Benson Center — Kahuku

The Bobby Benson Center on Oahu's North Shore at Kahuku is the state's primary residential adolescent treatment program, serving youth ages 13-17 struggling with substance use. The 808-293-5476 line is staffed 24/7 for referrals. The campus blends clinical treatment with school continuation and family-system work — useful for mothers whose teen needs intensive help.

808-293-5476 · 56-660 Kamehameha Hwy, Kahuku, HI 96731 · 24/7 residential

5. Ho'omau Ke Ola — Maui

Ho'omau Ke Ola in Wailuku is the lead substance use treatment provider for Maui County, offering residential, outpatient, and women-specific services. The 808-871-4673 line is staffed weekdays 8am to 5pm — call to confirm bed availability since neighbor island capacity fills quickly. Med-QUEST and most insurance accepted.

808-871-4673 · Wailuku, HI 96793 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

6. CARE Hawaii — Outpatient Treatment

CARE Hawaii's Bishop Street office runs outpatient substance use treatment and behavioral health services for adults on Oahu, with evening groups that work around work schedules. Call 808-537-6838 weekdays 8am to 5pm. The program is especially useful for mothers who need flexible scheduling to keep custody arrangements intact. Med-QUEST accepted.

808-537-6838 · 1188 Bishop St Suite 1505, Honolulu, HI 96813 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website

7. SAMHSA Treatment Locator — Free

Findtreatment.gov lets a Hawaii mother filter for women-only programs, mother-child residential beds, MAT (medication-assisted treatment), and Med-QUEST acceptance — narrowing the search faster than calling individual programs. Updated monthly. Useful when a quick comparison across Hina Mauka, Ho'omau, and Salvation Army is needed.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

8. Alcoholics Anonymous — Free

AA has active meetings on every Hawaiian island, including women-only groups in Honolulu, Kailua, Hilo, Kona, Wailuku, and Lihue. The Hawaii Area 17 General Service Office at aahawaii.org lists current meeting times, formats (in-person, hybrid, online), and contacts for sponsorship. Free, no registration, anonymous.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

9. Narcotics Anonymous — Free

NA Hawaii Region maintains active meetings across the islands at nahawaii.org, including women-focused and parents-in-recovery groups. The fellowship is especially useful for mothers in recovery from opioids, methamphetamine, or polysubstance use who need ongoing peer support after completing residential treatment. Free.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

10. SMART Recovery — Free

SMART Recovery offers a science-based, non-12-step alternative for women in recovery — useful for those who don't connect with AA or NA's spiritual framing. Online meetings run 24/7 across time zones including HST-friendly slots, and the four-point program is built around CBT and motivational interviewing tools. Free.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

11. Women for Sobriety — Free

Women for Sobriety is built specifically around the recovery experiences of women — including the role of trauma, motherhood, and self-esteem — that mixed-gender 12-step rooms can underweight. Online meetings and a 13-acceptances curriculum are central. Useful as a primary or supplemental support for Hawaii mothers.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

12. Al-Anon Family Groups — Free

Al-Anon serves the mothers, partners, and adult children of people with alcohol use disorder — meaning the woman whose husband, son, or father is drinking, not necessarily the woman drinking. Active Hawaii meetings exist on every island; al-anon.org has the current schedule. Free, anonymous, in-person and online.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

13. Nar-Anon — Free

Nar-Anon is the parallel fellowship for the family and friends of people in active drug use or recovery. Hawaii meetings rotate across Oahu and the neighbor islands. The fellowship gives a mother a structured way to set limits, take care of herself, and stop trying to control someone else's use while still keeping the relationship intact.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

14. Shatterproof — Free

Shatterproof is a national advocacy organization focused on evidence-based treatment — MAT, contingency management, and rigorous outcomes tracking — useful for a Hawaii mother evaluating whether a treatment program is offering current standards of care or outdated approaches. Their ATLAS rating system covers programs in Hawaii.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

15. Faces & Voices of Recovery — Free

Faces & Voices of Recovery organizes the broader recovery community nationally and supports recovery community organizations (RCOs) including ones doing peer support work in Hawaii. The site is useful for mothers in long-term recovery who want to give back by becoming certified peer support specialists.

Nationwide · Online · Visit Website

Frequently Asked

How many substance abuse resources are in Hawaii?: Women's Corner tracks 15 substance abuse resources for women in Hawaii.
Are substance abuse resources in Hawaii free?: 11 of the 15 listed substance abuse resources in Hawaii are explicitly free or low-cost.
Which cities in Hawaii have substance abuse resources?: Listings span cities including Kaneohe, Honolulu, Kahuku, Wailuku.
What are some examples of substance abuse resources in Hawaii?: Featured entries include Hawaii DOH — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, Hina Mauka — Kaneohe, Salvation Army Addiction Treatment — Honolulu, Bobby Benson Center — Kahuku, Ho'omau Ke Ola — Maui.
Do these listings include phone numbers?: 6 of 15 Hawaii substance abuse listings include phone numbers.
Where do I start if I want help with addiction?: Call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357) — free, confidential, 24/7. They connect you to local treatment, support groups, and women-specific programs. FindTreatment.gov lets you search by location, payment, and women's services. Medicaid covers treatment in every state under the Mental Health Parity Act.
Will I lose my kids if I go to treatment?: Voluntarily seeking treatment is almost always viewed favorably by family court and CPS — it shows responsibility. Many states have women-and-children residential treatment programs where your kids stay with you during recovery (search SAMHSA's directory for 'residential treatment for women with children'). Hiding addiction is far more dangerous to custody than addressing it.
Are there women-only treatment programs?: Yes — research shows women have better outcomes in gender-specific treatment because programs address trauma, parenting, pregnancy, and DV that fuel addiction differently for women. SAMHSA's directory filters by 'programs for women' and 'pregnant/postpartum women.' Most include childcare or family housing.
What about pregnancy and addiction?: Call 1-800-662-HELP immediately — they prioritize pregnant women for treatment, and federal law requires treatment programs to admit pregnant women on the same day or refer immediately. Medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine) is safer for the baby than untreated addiction or withdrawal. Most states have laws protecting pregnant women seeking treatment from prosecution.