Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Makaha Health
Makaha Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Waianae, 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 Makaha Health 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 Makaha Health or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Makaha Health 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 Makaha Health 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
Makaha Health 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 Makaha Health offer?
Makaha Health in Waianae, Hawaii offers Behavioral health, Enabling services.
Does Makaha Health accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Makaha Health accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Makaha Health?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Makaha Health a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Makaha Health 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 Makaha Health located?
Makaha Health is at 84-225 Ala Naauao Pl, Waianae, HI 96792-1840. Phone: 808-697-3457.
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.
Makaha Health 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 Makaha Health is full, too far, or not the right fit, these are your closest alternatives and the coverage help that goes with them.
Other clinics in Waianae
- Waianae High School School-Based Health Center Waianae, HI · 1.2 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Kamaile Olakino Maika'I Health Center Waianae, HI · 1.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Waianae Intermediate School School-Based Health Center Waianae, HI · 1.7 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- Waianae Elementary School Waianae, HI · 2.4 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK
- The Comp At Tamura Super Market Waianae, HI · 2.6 mi away Sliding scale Medicaid Uninsured OK