Hawaii · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Kahului, HI
If you are seeking methadone treatment in Kahului, HI, a certified program is nearby. There is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 10 miles of the city, located about 2.7 miles away. This short distance can make regular visits for dosing and counseling easier to manage over the long term. Use this page as a starting point as you learn about local treatment options.
Clinics by distance from Kahului
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Kahului city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Kahului
1 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 2.7 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Maui Champ Clinic Inc
270 Waiehu Beach Road, Suite 115
Wailuku, HI 96793- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 2.7 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 0
- people in Kahului
- 28,219
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 39
What methadone treatment is
Methadone treatment falls under a special category of care called opioid treatment programs, which are licensed and regulated more strictly than ordinary medical practices. The medication must be dispensed, not prescribed for home use at the start. Anyone seeking this care in Kahului will enroll at a certified program that operates under both federal rules and Hawaii oversight.
Your first visit
A first appointment at a Kahului methadone clinic focuses on assessment and orientation. Staff gather information about the patient's medical history and substance use, and explain what daily attendance will look like. Methadone is a long-acting medication, so clinicians take care in determining an appropriate starting dose. Patients may not receive a dose until the evaluation is complete.
Paying for methadone in Hawaii
There are several ways to pay for methadone treatment. Public insurance, private plans, and self-pay arrangements are all common. Hawaii chose to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, so nearly all adults below a certain income level qualify for that coverage. When comparing programs near Kahului, be sure to ask each clinic about its payment policies.
Take-home doses
Ask any clinic you are considering how it handles take-home doses. The federal rule allows them from the first day of treatment when a practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks, but clinics set their own policies within federal limits. Some programs dose new patients in person daily before extending take-home privileges.
Choosing a clinic
Your first appointment usually includes a comprehensive assessment covering medical history, substance use history, and current health status. Bring identification, insurance information if applicable, and a list of any medications you take. Clinics near Kahului will explain their specific requirements.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- How often do I need to visit the clinic?
- How long does the intake process usually take?
- What should I expect during my first visit?
- Do you treat pregnant patients in your program?
- Can I get take-home doses while traveling?
Methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone compared
All three are FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder. A clinician helps decide which fits.
| Medication | How it is taken | Where you get it | Daily clinic visits | Who prescribes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methadone | Liquid, tablet or dissolvable wafer by mouth, once a day | Only at a certified opioid treatment program | Usually yes at first; federal rules allow take-home doses from early in treatment at the clinic's discretion | The program's medical staff, under federal treatment program rules |
| Buprenorphine | Film or tablet under the tongue daily, or a weekly or monthly injection | A pharmacy with a prescription, a doctor's office, or a treatment program | Usually no | Any clinician whose DEA registration covers Schedule III medications |
| Naltrexone | Monthly injection (extended-release) or a daily tablet | Injection at a clinic or doctor's office; tablets from a pharmacy | No; you must be off opioids for 7 to 10 days before starting | Any licensed prescriber |
Treatment in Hawaii
- certified programs listed in Hawaii
- 4
- of them confirm Medicaid
- 100%
Places with the most programs nearby
- Aiea, HI2 programs
- Hilo, HI1 program
- Kahului, HI1 program
Questions about methadone clinics near Kahului
How many methadone treatment programs are near Kahului, HI?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 10 miles of Kahului, HI; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Kahului?
Maui Champ Clinic Inc is the closest listed clinic, 2.7 miles from Kahului by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Kahului accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Kahului also offer buprenorphine?
0 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Kahului itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Kahului itself.