Ohana Makamae Inc Hana High and Intermediate School

Ohana Makamae operates a specialized outpatient program targeting adolescent and young adult substance use recovery in Hana, Hawaii. The recovery center provides age-appropriate addiction treatment services that recognize the unique developmental needs and challenges facing young people struggling with substance abuse. Unlike general adult programs, this focused approach addresses the specific psychological, social, and educational factors that influence successful recovery outcomes for younger populations.

The outpatient structure allows participants to maintain important connections with family, school, and community while receiving consistent substance abuse treatment support. Evening session scheduling from 4:00 to 5:30 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays provides flexibility for students and young adults managing educational or work responsibilities alongside their recovery commitment.

Located in the remote community of Hana on Maui's eastern coast, Ohana Makamae addresses a significant gap in local addiction treatment services. Families in this isolated area previously faced difficult decisions about traveling long distances for substance abuse treatment or pursuing residential options that separated young people from their support systems. The recovery center's presence means adolescents and young adults can access professional addiction treatment while remaining in their home environment.

This community-based approach supports recovery by maintaining family involvement and local connections that often serve as protective factors for young people. The program recognizes that successful long-term recovery frequently depends on building strong aftercare networks and community support systems that participants can access throughout their recovery journey.

Ohana Makamae accepts cash payment for its outpatient services, providing an important access point for families who may not have traditional insurance coverage or prefer alternative payment arrangements. This flexibility removes common barriers that prevent young people from accessing needed substance abuse treatment services in rural areas where insurance networks may be limited.

The recovery center's focused operating schedule concentrates resources on providing consistent, quality outpatient programming during peak availability hours for adolescent and young adult participants. Rather than spreading services across multiple timeframes, this approach ensures dedicated staff attention and peer interaction opportunities for participants who benefit from age-appropriate group dynamics and shared recovery experiences.