Excerpt: “Edmond Pulu, Jr. was addicted to meth for 26 years, spending much of that time on the streets of Chinatown. The 55-year-old is now a celebrated counselor at Kokua Support Services in Iwilei, helping others struggling to get sober or court mandated to do anger management classes.”
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UH News (8/12/2024) From meth addict to substance abuse counselor: UH provides a pathway, support
Excerpt: “Through a pioneering apprenticeship program at Leeward Community College, Edmond Pulu Jr., a former alcoholic who was also addicted to meth for 26 years, is on track to become a certified substance abuse counselor. Pulu Jr.’s arrest in 2018 marked a turning point in his addiction.”
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Excerpt: “The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Leeward Community College have received federal funds to train students to become certified counselors for substance use disorders. The U.S. Health Resources and Service Administration awarded UH Mānoa and LCC $2.2 million to expand the behavioral health workforce in the state.
Nearly 90 students will be awarded scholarships and stipends over a four-year period in the newly created Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health Training Institute.”
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Hawai’i News Now (4/22/2022) $2.2M grant to train Hawai’i substance abuse counselors
Excerpt: “The University of Hawaii said Thursday it’s received a $2.2 million grant to train 88 students to become substance abuse counselors.
The grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will provide students with scholarships to attend a program at Leeward Community College. The students will also receive stipends while completing 400 hours of field work.
Upon finishing, students will receive a Certificate of Competence in Substance Use Disorders Counseling. Students who have obtained their certificate will have an opportunity to work one-year full-time or two-years part-time as apprentices to boost their skills with on-the-job training.”
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Excerpt: “The University of Hawaii says it has received a $2.2 million grant to train 88 students to become substance abuse counselors.
The grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration will provide students with scholarships to attend a program at Leeward Community College. The students will also receive stipends while completing 400 hours of field work.
Upon finishing, students will receive a Certificate of Competence in Substance Use Disorders Counseling.” Click here to read more on Star Advertiser.
KITV News (4/21/2022) New state grant gives millions to UH Manoa for substance abuse counselors
Excerpt: “UH Mānoa receives 2.2 million for their Drug Health program, which will staff substance abuse counselors – some of whom are recovered themselves – to help those most in need.
The Honolulu Medical Examiner’s office reported about 200 drug-related deaths last year in Honolulu, a five-year high fueled by methamphetamine overdoses.
In response to the community needs for treatment, a $2.2 million grant was awarded to The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Leeward Community College to train substance abuse counselors.” Click here to read more on KITV.
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Excerpt: “The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and Leeward Community College were awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Health Resources & Service Administration to train students in substance use disorders counseling, treatment and after-care. Aimed at addressing the challenges of substance use disorders in Hawaiʻi communities, it will allow 88 students to become trained substance use disorders counselors over the next four years, at no cost to the students.”
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