Mckenna Recovery Center Ke Ala Pono Kauai

The center specializes in medication assisted treatment for alcohol and opioids, benzodiazepines and cocaine addiction, with programs ranging from outpatient detox to intensive outpatient care.

Led by Medical Director Gerald McKenna, M.D., FASAM, DLFAPA, the center integrates evidence based therapies with dual diagnosis support to treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Clients can begin treatment with outpatient detox services, where medication assisted treatment helps manage withdrawal symptoms in a medically supervised setting. The center also offers regular outpatient and intensive outpatient programs designed to fit varying levels of need and schedule flexibility, along with specialized methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone treatment programs.

Throughout treatment, clients receive cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma related counseling, motivational interviewing and relapse prevention support. The center uses a 12 step facilitation approach and incorporates family involvement in the evaluation and treatment process to address both addiction and co-occurring conditions such as depression and anxiety.

Quick Facts

• Levels of care: Outpatient detox, regular outpatient and intensive outpatient programs
• Who they treat: Adolescents and young adults ages 18 to 25, adult men and women with gender specific and age appropriate programming
• Approach: Medication assisted treatment, evidence based therapies including CBT, trauma counseling and family centered care
• Payment options: Accepts private insurance and Medicaid, TRICARE and state financed plans, self pay and offers financial aid and scholarships
• Telehealth access: HIPAA compliant virtual treatment options provide statewide access from home

Step Towards Recovery

To schedule an assessment at McKenna Recovery Center in Lihue, Hawaii contact the admissions team to discuss your treatment needs and verify insurance or payment assistance options. Staff can explain outpatient programs, medication assisted treatment options and telehealth availability across the islands.