Can you discuss the mission of the Kokua Counseling Centers and the population it serves?
Our mission is to be the leading provider of outpatient services in Hawaii. Our philosophy is to help people find hope again by developing personal tools and skills to improve coping and build self-confidence in the face of life’s challenges. We provide counseling for children, teens, adults, couples and families. Our providers use best practice treatment modalities including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Family Systems interventions. We also provide medication management as needed. We accept major insurances including HMSA, Summerlin and Kaiser Added Choice. There also is a private pay option for folks who do not have insurance. Why did Mental Health Kokua decide to add this new outpatient counseling program? It was largely born out of a growing need for outpatient counseling services in our community. Mental Health Kokua has been a leader in providing community services for more than 36 years. We recently received a “perfect score” on our CARF (Commission on Acc
