Program areas at Hoomau Ke Ola
Residential treatment - ho'omaHoomauau Ke Ola's highest level of care is found in its residential treatment program, which offers structured programming from wake up to lights out for adult males. This level of care offers residents a safe, stable, serene, and distraction-free environment in which to begin their road to recovery. Time spent in this environment is filled with both western best practice curriculum and cultural curriculum. Western curriculum include: cognitive behavioral intervention (cbi), dialectical behavioral therapy (dbt), trauma-informed care, social skills training, 12 -step familiarization classes, smoking cessation classes, health and nutrition classes, physical recreation opportunities, gender specific process groups, cinema therapy, financial literacy and several other living skills classes. Ho`omaHoomauau Ke Ola, inc. (hko) have counselors trained to provide the cognitive behavioral intervention for criminogenic behavior recommended by the interagency council on intermediate sanctions (icis). Cultural curriculum offered at hko include: kukulu kumuhana (statement of purpose), mo'okuauhau (geneology), oli (chanting), ka huaka'i (migration), mo'olelo (storytelling), 'ike hana lima (craftmanship), pa'ani kahiko (ancient games), hoe ka wa'a (canoe paddling), hula basics to teach precision, self-discipline, perseverance, and spiritual connection, ohana day, malama aina in the loi, and native Hawaiian crafting. A client's length of stay is determined by their progression through levels of awareness, acceptance, willingness, and commitment. Average length of stay is two (2) months. The parties responsible for funding the residential program include the hawai'Hawaii'i state department of health-alcohol and drug addiction division, the family drug court, hawai'Hawaii'i judiciary's adult client services, and any self-pay consumers. Non-residential treatment - ho'omaHoomauau Ke olas non-residential treatment programs include: intensive outpatient group sessions and support services (9-15 hours of engagement per week for approximately 8-10 weeks). Less intensive outpatient group sessions and support services (6-9 hours of engagement per week for approximately 3-6 weeks). Outpatient group sessions and support services (3-6 hours of engagement per week for approximately 6 -8 weeks). Stage ii recovery continuing care and support services (2-4 hours of engagement per week for approximately 8-12 weeks prior to graduation). The parties responsible for funding the non-residential treatment program include hawai'i's med-quest program through either hmsa- quest or aloha care-quest, and 'ohana care health insurance for ssi beneficiaries. Therapeutic living - ho'omaHoomauau Ke Ola's therapeutic living program (tlp) offers male clients a home with living skills programming and support services for those lacking a stable and/or supportive home environment while enrolled in intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment programs. The focus of tlp is to provide support and encouragement to clients to enable them to manage their activities of daily living and adjust to a drug-free lifestyle. Hko provides fifteen (15) hours per week of face to face therapeutic activities to help clients move toward independent housing and life management. Program services include evaluation, screening, assessment, service planning, individual and group skill building, vocational and employment services, cultural education and activities, living skills, referral and linkages, case management, client support and advocacy, and monitoring and follow-up. The parties responsible for funding the male therapeutic living program include the hawai'Hawaii'i state department of health-alcohol and drug addiction division, hawai'Hawaii'i judiciary's adult client services, and the family drug court. Clean and sober living weekly classes are provided on topics related to work and education. Classes include field trips, guest speakers, lectures, and in-class activities. During residential treatment, and with the approval of the counselor, the client may participate in activities recommended by the employment counselor. For example, clients may attend social skills training, literacy, or high school diploma classes and testing. After the first month of outpatient treatment, clients may contact agencies or other resources that provide work or education opportunities. While in relapse prevention, clients may start work, or enter a work or education program.