Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
On-site pharmacy
Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Vision care
Eye exams, glasses, and referrals for advanced ophthalmology.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Kapaau, HI. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Hawaii.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in Hawaii
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau accepts Hawaii Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau offer?
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau in Kapaau, Hawaii offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care, Vision care.
Does Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau located?
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau is at 54-3793 Akoni Pule Hwy, Kapaau, HI 96755. Phone: 808-930-2734.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
If Hamakua-Kohala Health In Kapaau is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Nearest clinics
- Kohala Family Health Center Kapaau, HI · 0.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Mauna Kea Waimea 1st Floor Kamuela, HI · 17.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Whchc - Waikoloa Family Medical Waikoloa, HI · 21.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Whchc -- Waikoloa Family Dental Waikoloa, HI · 21.1 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Hhc Honokaa Administration Site Nherc Honokaa, HI · 24.3 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK