Waimanalo Health Center (WHC) is committed to providing the highest level of primary and preventive health services, with special attention to the needs of Native Hawaiians and the medically underserved, and improving the health and wellness of individuals and their `ohana regardless of their ability to pay.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health Services Welcome to WHC's Behavioral Health Services, or Kukui. We recognizes that the treatment and recovery of your physical health can be enhanced or diminished by high levels of stress in your life or your emotional state. We're here to help. We work with WHC physicians and other staff to bring you the best coordinated care possible. You can meet with us one-on-one, with your partner or family, or in a group to help address your concerns.
Common Concerns Depression Anxiety Recovery from Trauma or Abuse Stress Management Anger Management Substance Abuse Problems Relationship Difficulties Parenting Caregiver Support Common Health-Related Concerns Diabetes Care Chronic Pain Smoking Cessation Weight Management Cancer Care
Programs
WHC Kukui programs help patients understand, cope with, and overcome behavioral health concerns. Programs are offered in group and individual sessions and are held based on availability. Patient groups offered in the past include: Diabetes Support Group Ho'olu'olu Chronic Pain Management Group Tobacco/Smoking Cessation Program Depression Group Parents' Group Kids' Group
Please contact us directly if interested in a particular program.
All patient records and services are kept and provided with the strictest confidence. The personal information you share is completely confidential unless you sign a release form or if the law requires disclosure.
Fees and Payment
Our Sliding Fee Scale makes medical care accessible and affordable for uninsured patients. Waimanalo Health Center's goal is to improve your health and wellness regardless of ability to pay. Your behavioral health appointments can be discounted for uninsured patients.
WHC is a non-profit, tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)3 organization. WHC is also a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n).
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.