Hawaii · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Kaneohe, HI
If you live in Kaneohe, HI and are exploring methadone treatment, there are certified options nearby. There are 2 certified opioid treatment programs within 10 miles of the city, and the closest one is about 8.1 miles away. With more than one program to choose from, you can compare services without traveling far from home. This page is a simple starting point for exploring local treatment options.
Clinics by distance from Kaneohe
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
- Center
- Kaneohe city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
- Pins
- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Kaneohe
2 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 8.1 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Comprehensive Health and Attitude
173 South Kukui Street
Honolulu, HI 96813- Methadone
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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2 8.4 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
1130 North Nimitz Highway, Suite C-302
Honolulu, HI 96817- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 2
- to the nearest program
- 8.1 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 2
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Kaneohe
- 37,430
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 217
What methadone treatment is
Thinking of methadone as ongoing medical care, similar to insulin for diabetes, is a useful frame for many patients. Some remain on maintenance treatment for years; others taper off gradually under medical guidance. Both paths are recognized. Treatment programs near Kaneohe work with each patient in Hawaii to set goals that match their circumstances and recovery plan.
Your first visit
The first visit to an opioid treatment program is primarily informational and evaluative. Patients in Kaneohe completing intake will meet nurses and counselors, review consent forms, and undergo health screening. Clinicians explain how methadone works and what daily visits will involve. Questions about take-home privileges, fees, and counseling can usually be addressed during or shortly after this appointment.
Paying for methadone in Hawaii
Coverage for methadone treatment is generally broader than many people expect. In Hawaii, the Medicaid expansion adopted under the Affordable Care Act covers most adults with incomes up to roughly the level tied to the poverty line. If you live in Kaneohe and are uninsured, you may be able to enroll in Medicaid before starting a program.
Take-home doses
Take-home doses are not automatic. Even though federal rules allow them from the first day of treatment under the right circumstances, a clinic's practitioner must make an individual judgment about the risks and benefits. Factors include attendance history, substance use, behavioral concerns, and safe storage at home. Policies differ from clinic to clinic.
Choosing a clinic
Methadone treatment is regulated at the federal level, and clinics must be certified to dispense the medication. Confirming that a program in Hawaii is a licensed opioid treatment program protects you and ensures access to standardized care.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- What documents do I need to bring to enroll?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- What happens if I miss a dose one day?
- How much does treatment cost with insurance?
- How do you handle missed appointments or emergencies?
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 Kaneohe
How many methadone treatment programs are near Kaneohe, HI?
2 certified opioid treatment programs are listed within 10 miles of Kaneohe, HI; 2 confirm they offer methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Kaneohe?
Comprehensive Health and Attitude is the closest listed clinic, 8.1 miles from Kaneohe by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Kaneohe accept Medicaid?
2 listed clinics within 10 miles have confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Kaneohe also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Kaneohe itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Kaneohe itself.