Sand Island Treatment Center, located at 1350 Sand Island Parkway in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, is a long-term residential substance use and mental health treatment facility serving some of the most vulnerable and underserved adults in the state. With over 60 years of dedicated service, the center provides intensive, structured programs tailored to individuals who have failed in previous rehabilitation attempts, encountered repeated legal trouble, or suffer from severe addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. Many clients arrive at SITC from the criminal justice system, the streets, or broken homes, and often face complex social and behavioral challenges including homelessness, incarceration, trauma, and severe psychological distress.
The center's comprehensive treatment model extends far beyond traditional rehabilitation. Offering 24/7 support, clients benefit from residential housing, detoxification, medical and psychiatric services, dual diagnosis care, and wraparound services including life skills education, anger management, exercise, and vocational training. Sand Island Treatment Center prioritizes pregnant women, intravenous drug users, and those who are deemed a danger to themselves or others, regardless of insurance status. Staffed by clinicians and counselors—many of whom are former clients—the program fosters deep trust and authenticity within its healing community.
The facility follows a social ecological model, addressing addiction not just as a medical condition but as a manifestation of broader mental, emotional, and social disruptions. The approach is purposefully long-term, often exceeding two years, providing clients the time and support needed to rebuild self-worth, strengthen coping mechanisms, and reintegrate into society. Through its deep commitment to individualized care and holistic recovery, Sand Island Treatment Center stands as a vital refuge and last-stop resource for those who have exhausted all other options and seek meaningful, lasting transformation.
After having so much trouble finding someone on island who fit my needs, I was very lucky to have met Dr. Bradley Kuo! I have been seeing him for over a year now, as well as Kimberly Lese. They are seriously amazing. I prefer messaging to communicate, and through their messaging app, everyone who works the front desk is able to respond so quickly which is very helpful for me. I will definitely be staying with them as long as I’m on Oahu.
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Discovering Beyond Mental Health is a great blessing! Dr. Tom is exceptional in the work he is doing, going above and beyond to bring healing and growth to his patients so that they might live better and healthier lives. His work embraces diverse and innovative approaches, and it brings the best and most successful care to each individual.
Dr. Tran has been an incredible therapist that I can trust to be there for my best interest and supply me with the tools that I need to succeed through my healing process. She has gone above and beyond anyone else that I’ve seen in making sure that I feel okay and empowered to speak my truth. Therapists in the past have made me feel like sessions are mostly about transaction, Dr. Tran has made it clear that my mental health and well being are her priority. Also, having sessions via tele health is so convenient with my busy schedule. Very well educated, kind and compassionate, thank you Dr. Tran!
He is the best. He doesn't just give you the name of the disease or the diagnosis category. He doesn't talk about problems that he can't provide a solution to, and he gives you a report on the results of the test results in terms of scores (numbers).
