What is the at Habilitat ?

Habilitat is more then just a treatment center. Its a family!!! Where people are going to call you on your shit and point out the things that you need to change. The best part about that is that they dont just call you on your shit and point it out but they help you to change these things. If you really want to change and are willing to take constructive crittsisim this is the place to be. But if your not willing to change or dont want to change dont waste Habilitats time or more importantly your time.

Helping residents at Habilitat prepare for their high school equivalency diploma has given me some gratifying insights I didn’t expect. Undoubtedly this is a clear indication of how genuine and well-conceived the organizations’ structure and operating plan is. The three qualities I saw immediately in the residents are: 1.) They were completely accepting of one another with no signs of labelling or judgement. There are no cliques or classes, just brothers and sisters. 2.) The residents simply refuse to quit on this chosen path to their recuperation. Regardless of their previous backgrounds or their current stage in recovery, their commitment to regaining their lives is clearly evident. 3.) They also understand that accountability is central to their success. There is no talk of the past or distribution of blame; they simply choose to press on. These are qualities that will contribute to society. These are also changes that must be developed by living them over an extended period of time. The basis of this recovery process is not built on medical research or psychiatric theory but on the life experience of the founder. And from what I see in the classroom, the most certain truth is experience. It is my privilege to work with these incredible students, within this well envisioned, sincere organization. Joaquin Almanza Waipahu Community School for Adults Windward Campus