HomeMy WebLinkAboutNR102518MOBERNARD P. CARVALHO JR.
Mayor
COUNTY OF KAUA'I
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 25, 2018
WALLACE REZENTES JR.
Managing Director
ALDEN ALAYVILLA, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Tel (808) 241-4909
Fax (808) 241-6877
Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center foundation to be completed next
week
HANAMA`ULU — The foundation for the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center is set
to be completed next week, with vertical construction of the project also in progress.
On Wednesday, Mayor Bernard Carvalho Jr. and his staff visited the site as Layton
Construction and the company's subcontractors poured concrete for the foundation of the
administrative building.
"I would like to commend Layton Construction, all the subcontractors, our team at the
County of Kauai, the state, and our stakeholders for the progress that is being made," said
Mayor Carvalho. "With all of our partners working together, the center should be operating by
next spring."
Additionally, vertical construction of the buildings which will serve as a certified kitchen
area, and instructional area are also in the construction phase.
"This is like a dream come true," said Theresa Koki, coordinator for Life's Choices
Kauai. "After years of discussions, planning, and collaboration, the Adolescent Treatment and
Healing Center is taking form and will truly be a benefit for this community. Mahalo to the
Hanama'ulu Community Association for its support for this project. Without them, this center
would not be possible."
Located on a 5.8-acre parcel donated by Grove Farm, the center will consist of an
integrated treatment and healing center with the capacity to provide a comprehensive,
collaborative, community -based, clinically -sound, and family -centered infrastructure for delivery
of mental health and substance -abuse related supportive services to adolescents and their
families.
The center will include an eight -bedroom residential structure that may be expanded;
with additional open space for recreational and agricultural healing activities; and a building
dedicated for community and/or professional treatment support services with an attached
classroom/training module.
The County of Kauai plans to contract the operations of the center to an experienced
service provider via a Request for Proposal. Additionally, the Hawaii State Department of
Education will provide a part-time teacher.
The State and the County of Kauai funded for construction and site improvements for
the project.
For more information, you may contact Theresa Koki at 241-4925 or tkoki(a)kauai.gov.
Photo caption: The foundation for the Adolescent Treatment and Healing Center is set to be
completed next week, with vertical construction of the project currently in progress.
Photo caption: Theresa Koki with Life's Choices Kauai looks on as workers pour concrete for
the foundation of the center's administrative building on Wednesday.