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Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office

900 Leilani Street, Hilo, HI 96720

4.4 13 reviews on Google Maps

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Levels of care5 programsOutpatient
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesTeens & adultsAll genders
MATOfferedMethadone, Buprenorphine
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.89 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

Patient ratings use 13 Google reviews (4.4★), weighted toward a 4.0 average until there are enough reviews to be reliable.

About Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office is a nonprofit substance use treatment provider in Hilo, Hawaii, located at 900 Leilani Street.

Levels of care offered here include intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone and buprenorphine.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, and seniors or older adults.

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office is accredited by CARF and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
  • 12-step facilitation

Medications used

  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesNot listed
State-Funded / Low-CostAccepted
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How Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office compares

  • #2of 3 ranked programs in Hilo in our 2026 ranking. See the Hilo ranking
  • ✓Offers medication-assisted treatment: the only one of 3 programs in Hilo that does.
  • ✓Offers methadone treatment: the only one of 3 programs in Hilo that does.
  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 2 of 3 programs in Hilo do.

Closest alternatives

  1. Lokahi Treatment Centers – Waiakea VillasHilo · under 1 mi · IOP, Outpatient
  2. CARE Hawaii Inc – Hilo Care Dual IOPHilo · 1.7 mi · IOP, Outpatient
  3. Lokahi Treatment Centers – Pahoa Village CenterPahoa · 16.5 mi · IOP, Outpatient

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

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Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Young adults
  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Employment counseling or training

Counseling & education

  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling
  • Family counseling
  • Marital/couples counseling

Ancillary services

  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Transportation assistance
Licensing & accreditationState substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Ages acceptedChildren/Adolescents, Young Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate non-profit organization

Treatment access in Hawaii County, HI

12Treatment facilities
2Offer detox
3Buprenorphine or methadone
4Offer 24-hour care

Hawaii County, HI has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 209,790 residents. 2 facilities in the county list detox services. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 35 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.7 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.

Location

Address900 Leilani Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Facility's own phone808-961-6822
Websitekualoha.com

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Questions about Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office

What services does Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office offer?

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office lists the following levels of care: intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid, and samhsa funding/block grants. 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.

Does Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office offer detox?

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office accredited?

Yes. Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office treat?

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office accepts children/adolescents, young adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, and seniors or older adults.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Hawaii County, HI?

Hawaii County, HI has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 209,790 residents: 2 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office rank among rehab centers in Hilo?

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office is #2 of 3 ranked programs in Hilo 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.

What are the closest alternatives to Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office?

The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Lokahi Treatment Centers – Waiakea Villas (Hilo, under 1 miles), CARE Hawaii Inc – Hilo Care Dual IOP (Hilo, 1.7 miles), and Lokahi Treatment Centers – Pahoa Village Center (Pahoa, 16.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.

What is Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office's Google rating?

Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office has a 4.4-star rating from 13 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.

How do I get admitted to Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office directly at 808-961-6822. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office. Our helpline is not affiliated with Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office.

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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 kualoha.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Ku Aloha Ola Mau – Hilo Office.