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ADAD: Hawaii SUD Accreditation and OHCA

Hawaii ADAD accreditation and OHCA licensing context for substance use treatment providers and Special Treatment Facilities.

State Agency
ADAD

Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division

Hawaii ADAD accredits SUD treatment programs; OHCA manages state licensing for Special Treatment Facilities and Therapeutic Living Programs.

At a Glance

Type: State Agency
Acronym: ADAD
Headquarters: Honolulu, HI
Official Website: Visit site &nearr;
Last Verified: May 22, 2026
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Why This Matters

Accredits substance use treatment programs under Hawaii's ADAD standards
Coordinates with OHCA, which manages state licensing for Special Treatment Facilities and Therapeutic Living Programs
Manages state behavioral health funding and grants
Certifies substance use professionals and program administrators

State Resources

Overview

Hawaii Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) is the state substance use agency for prevention, treatment system planning, grants and contracts, quality assurance, accreditation of treatment programs, and certification of counselors and program administrators. ADAD is not the sole licensing authority for every behavioral health facility type in Hawaii.

Licensing Requirements

Hawaii’s current source model separates ADAD accreditation from OHCA facility licensing. ADAD’s accreditation page states that its treatment-facility accreditation standards are based on HRS 321-192, HRS 321-198, and HAR Title 11 Chapter 98. That same ADAD page directs providers seeking state licensing for Special Treatment Facilities (STF) and Therapeutic Living Programs (TLP) to the Office of Health Care Assurance, which manages state licensing for STF/TLP.

For the most current requirements, review:

How ADAD Affects Your Facility

Substance use treatment providers should treat ADAD accreditation and OHCA licensing as separate checkpoints. ADAD affects program accreditation, funding eligibility, quality assurance, and workforce certification. OHCA affects state facility licensing for Special Treatment Facilities and Therapeutic Living Programs.

Contact Information

Agency: Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
Abbreviation: ADAD
Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/substance-abuse/ ↗
Facility licensing: https://health.hawaii.gov/ohca/ ↗
State: Hawaii (HI)

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Official sources

Visit site &nearr;health.hawaii.gov
ADAD Accreditation for Treatment Facilitieshealth.hawaii.gov
Office of Health Care Assurancehealth.hawaii.gov
OHCA facility type tablehealth.hawaii.gov