459 Patterson Road, Honolulu, HI 96819
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Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) is a VA substance use treatment provider in Honolulu, Hawaii, located at 459 Patterson Road.
Levels of care offered here include medically supervised detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, military insurance (TRICARE), and private health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for veterans, criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, and clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) is accredited by The Joint Commission.
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| Licensing & accreditation | The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
Honolulu County, HI has 61 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 998,747 residents. Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) is one of 5 listed detox programs in the county. 217 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 21.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 20.9 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) lists the following levels of care: detox, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), and private health insurance. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include veterans, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and clients who have experienced trauma.
Honolulu County, HI has 61 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 998,747 residents: 5 list detox services, 9 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 9 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) is #8 of 12 ranked programs in Honolulu in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) has a 2.7-star rating from 9 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR) directly at 808-433-0660. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR). Our helpline is not affiliated with Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR).
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of va.gov. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Department of Veterans Affairs – Substance Treatment and Recovery (STAR).
