‘Imi Ola Piha (To Seek One’s Fullest Life) brings together physicians and advanced practice nurses with addiction medicine expertise, counselors, nurses and case managers to provide whole person care. In coming to this center, clients are choosing to make a permanent life change, despite often having a history of resistance to help.
Around 20% of the homeless population on Oahu is classified as chronically homeless, and many require some immediate services to help them stabilize successfully. These may include: medical services, initiation of mental health care, and/or detox support before transitioning into shelter or longer-term treatment facilities. Unique to this site is the ability for patients to stay overnight while initial assessments and treatment take place.
Admission will be determined after referral from the Honolulu Police Department initially. Emergency services, homeless service providers, and outreach worker referrals will be added after a pilot period.
Referral criteria includes:
This short-term stabilization model allows a safe space for case managers and healthcare professionals to assess immediate and long-term needs, while navigating chronically homeless individuals to a solution that best supports their recovery.
Medically-monitored detox involves providing medication to reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms that could occur when a substance dependent patient stops using.
Mental health services include initiation of psychiatric medication, counseling, and milieu (group) therapy.
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