Ho'Omau Ke Ola Inc

“The organization's cfo and board treasurer reviews the tax return before it is filed with the irs and a copy of the return is provide to the entire board.”

“Each director, principal officer, and members of a committee appointed by the board shall sig an annual statement which affirms such person received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, read, understands, and has agreed to comply with the policy. The statement also affirms that the person understands the organization is engaged only in activities under its exempt purpose.”

“Reasonable compensation for the executive director position is approved by the board of directors. Compensation is based on performance measures as well as through comparison of market wages for similar positions in other organizations. The executive director evaluates and determines the compensation for the chief fiscal officer, the program director and the cultural director. The organizaation does not have key employees (employees paid over 100,000) and the board of directors serve without compensation.”

“Governing documents are provided upon request.”

“Ho`omau ke ola provides comprehensive rehabilitation services including residential and outpatient care, treatment, and counseling to persons recovering from problems related to persons with mental and substance abuse disorders. Ho`omau ke ola offers services to adults (18 years and older) who are seeking help and treatment for chemical dependence. Although ho'omau ke ola's facilities are located only on the waianae coast of oahu, the services are open to chemically dependent individuals of any hawaiian island who are willing to come to the waianae coast for such services.”

“Residential treatment - ho'omau ke ola's highest level of care is found in its residential treatment program, which offers structured programming from wake up to lights out for adult males. This level of care offers residents a safe, stable, serene, and distraction-free environment in which to begin their road to recovery. Time spent in this environment is filled with both western best practice curriculum and cultural curriculum. Western curriculum include: cognitive behavioral intervention (cbi), dialectical behavioral therapy (dbt), trauma-informed care, social skills training, 12 -step familiarization classes, smoking cessation classes, health and nutrition classes, physical recreation opportunities, gender specific process groups, cinema therapy, financial literacy and several other living skills classes. Ho`omau ke ola, inc. (hko) have counselors trained to provide the cognitive behavioral intervention for criminogenic behavior recommended by the interagency council on intermediate sanctions (icis). Cultural curriculum offered at hko include: kukulu kumuhana (statement of purpose), mo'okuauhau (geneology), oli (chanting), ka huaka'i (migration), mo'olelo (storytelling), 'ike hana lima (craftmanship), pa'ani kahiko (ancient games), hoe ka wa'a (canoe paddling), hula basics to teach precision, self-discipline, perseverance, and spiritual connection, ohana day, malama aina in the loi, and native hawaiian crafting. A client's length of stay is determined by their progression through levels of awareness, acceptance, willingness, and commitment. Average length of stay is two (2) months. The parties responsible for funding the residential program include the hawai'i state department of health-alcohol and drug addiction division, the family drug court, hawai'i judiciary's adult client services, and any self-pay consumers. Non-residential treatment - ho'omau ke olas non-residential treatment programs include: intensive outpatient group sessions and support services (9-15 hours of engagement per week for approximately 8-10 weeks). Less intensive outpatient group sessions and support services (6-9 hours of engagement per week for approximately 3-6 weeks). Outpatient group sessions and support services (3-6 hours of engagement per week for approximately 6 -8 weeks). Stage ii recovery continuing care and support services (2-4 hours of engagement per week for approximately 8-12 weeks prior to graduation). The parties responsible for funding the non-residential treatment program include hawai'i's med-quest program through either hmsa- quest or aloha care-quest, and 'ohana care health insurance for ssi beneficiaries. Therapeutic living - ho'omau ke ola's therapeutic living program (tlp) offers male clients a home with living skills programming and support services for those lacking a stable and/or supportive home environment while enrolled in intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment programs. The focus of tlp is to provide support and encouragement to clients to enable them to manage their activities of daily living and adjust to a drug-free lifestyle. Hko provides fifteen (15) hours per week of face to face therapeutic activities to help clients move toward independent housing and life management. Program services include evaluation, screening, assessment, service planning, individual and group skill building, vocational and employment services, cultural education and activities, living skills, referral and linkages, case management, client support and advocacy, and monitoring and follow-up. The parties responsible for funding the male therapeutic living program include the hawai'i state department of health-alcohol and drug addiction division, hawai'i judiciary's adult client services, and the family drug court. Clean and sober living weekly classes are provided on topics related to work and education. Classes include field trips, guest speakers, lectures, and in-class activities. During residential treatment, and with the approva”

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