Hawaii · Opioid treatment programs
Methadone Clinics in Kurtistown, HI
For those in Kurtistown, HI seeking methadone treatment, a certified option is available nearby. There is 1 certified opioid treatment program within 10 miles, located about 8.6 miles away. These programs provide medication along with counseling and other recovery services. Knowing your local options is a good first step toward getting help.
Clinics by distance from Kurtistown
Straight-line miles from the city center. Numbers match the list and cards below.
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- Kurtistown city center (Census point)
- Rings
- Straight-line distance, not drive time
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- Programs, numbered nearest first
Treatment programs near Kurtistown
1 listed within 10 miles. Services and payment are shown only where confirmed.
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1 8.6 miles
Certified opioid treatment program
Ku Aloha Ola Mau
900 Leilani Street
Hilo, HI 96720- Methadone
- Buprenorphine
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cash / self-pay
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At a glance
- programs within 10 mi
- 1
- to the nearest program
- 8.6 mi
- confirm Medicaid
- 1
- also offer buprenorphine
- 1
- people in Kurtistown
- 2,515
- county overdose deaths, 12 months to March 2026
- 35
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 Kurtistown will enroll at a certified program that operates under both federal rules and Hawaii oversight.
Your first visit
What to expect on the first visit: patients in Hawaii checking into a methadone clinic should expect an intake process that includes paperwork, identification verification, and a medical evaluation. Counselors often discuss treatment expectations, including regular clinic attendance and counseling participation. Some clinics offer same-day dosing after the assessment, while others schedule a follow-up before treatment starts.
Paying for methadone in Hawaii
The cost of daily methadone dosing can add up over time, which is why coverage matters. Hawaii extended Medicaid to nearly all adults with incomes up to a defined level through the ACA expansion, and many residents of Kurtistown qualify. Some clinics bill insurers directly, while others ask patients to pay at each visit and seek reimbursement later.
Take-home doses
Not every patient starts with take-home doses, even though federal rules permit them from the first day of treatment when a clinic practitioner judges the benefits outweigh the risks. Many programs near Kurtistown ask new patients to dose in person at first. Each clinic sets its own policy within the federal limits, so it is worth asking directly.
Choosing a clinic
Some clinics offer additional services such as primary care referrals, mental health support, prenatal care coordination, or recovery groups. If these matter to you, ask each program near Kurtistown what is available on-site or through partnerships.
Questions to ask a clinic
- Is counseling included with the medication program?
- Do you offer same-day admission for new patients?
- Is transportation assistance available for daily visits?
- Can I transfer my treatment from another clinic?
- How long before I can earn take-home privileges?
- Do you accept Medicaid for methadone treatment?
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 Kurtistown
How many methadone treatment programs are near Kurtistown, HI?
1 certified opioid treatment program is listed within 10 miles of Kurtistown, HI; 1 confirms it offers methadone.
Which methadone clinic is closest to Kurtistown?
Ku Aloha Ola Mau is the closest listed clinic, 8.6 miles from Kurtistown by straight-line distance.
Do methadone clinics near Kurtistown accept Medicaid?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed Medicaid acceptance. Contact a clinic to check current coverage.
Do methadone clinics near Kurtistown also offer buprenorphine?
1 listed clinic within 10 miles has confirmed buprenorphine services.
Is there a methadone clinic in Kurtistown itself?
No clinic shown has a listed address in Kurtistown itself.