West Hawaii Mental Health Center

West Hawaii Mental Health Center in Kealakekua, Hawaii, is a community‑based mental health clinic operated by the State of Hawaii Department of Health Adult Mental Health Division. The center provides a comprehensive range of outpatient behavioral health services designed to support individuals navigating emotional, psychological, and psychiatric challenges. With individualized therapy, group counseling, medication management, and structured case management, the facility helps clients build resilience, improve daily functioning, and pursue long‑term well‑being. It also offers court‑ordered services and connections to community resources to ensure clients receive coordinated and accessible care.

As a public provider of mental health care on the Big Island, West Hawaii Mental Health Center supports young adults, adults, and seniors experiencing serious mental illness, trauma, anxiety, depression, and co‑occurring disorders involving both mental health and substance use concerns. The center emphasizes trauma‑informed care, suicide prevention planning, and evidence‑based psychotherapy to meet diverse needs. With licensed clinicians and a focus on personalized care, West Hawaii Mental Health Center plays a central role in strengthening behavioral health outcomes across West Hawaii.