T H E W O R T H Y PAT H
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THE INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES
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SPRING/SUMMER 2023
COMMUNITY
‘Imi Ola Piha: To Seek One's Fullest Life
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or years, when someone was ready to begin addressing their addiction, medication assisted detox was simply beyond reach. ‘Imi Ola Piha provides a solution long needed: treatment on demand and the support to continue recovery after the initial detox phase. ‘Imi Ola Piha is a place of transformation, where homeless individuals who are motivated to change can do just that. Every individual who walks through our doors will be treated with respect and dignity, and provided a safe and comforting environment where medically-monitored substance use detox and/or psychiatric treatment will be initiated or reinstated. Shelter, meals, and a connection to long-term housing or continued treatment are
also a part of the program. The communitybased facility is the first of its kind in the State. Many partners across public and private sectors came together to make this triage center possible. The City awarded federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds for the initial acquisition and renovation of the former pet hospital. The State Legislature awarded a Grant-In-Aid to cover first-year operational costs. Bank of Hawaii and First Hawaiian Bank supported with private grants for us to furnish and secure the facility. When the doors open, the Honolulu Police Department will make the first referrals to the ‘Imi Ola Piha during our pilot period. To learn more, visit ihshawaii.org/triage.
‘Imi Ola Piha Homeless Triage Center is located adjacent to Kaaahi Women's and Family Shelter.
PROGRAM AND SERVICE UPDATES:
The new homeless triage center is yet another example of how we continue to adapt and develop services to better address the needs of Oahu’s homeless residents. Read on to see how our programs quickly respond and ignite their motivation when clients decide to change their lives.
OUTREACH
Our outreach teams provide distinct services to unsheltered individuals and families while working together to canvas areas and respond to community referrals.