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Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center

Kailua Kona, HI

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Kailua Kona, HI · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves adolescents, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Department of Health CAMHD...: 808-491-9226

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About Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center

Government-funded mental health center providing therapy, case management, substance use treatment, and support for children, young adults, and families.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. state government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services
Facility operation
State government

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Community Mental Health Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

75-5722 Kuakini Highway, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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Facility direct line

808-491-9226

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific HI Medicaid plan. Call 808-491-9226 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Department of Health CAMHD West Hawaii Family Guidance Center?
Call the facility directly at 808-491-9226 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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