My family and I are so very grateful to the Pacific Quest program and team! They saved our family and definitely saved our son. Thanks to the extremely healthy and nurturing PQ program we have become a healthy and loving family once again. I can't say enough positive things about the program, the staff, the philosophy and the results. I highly recommend PQ to families in crisis. Thank you!!!
-Kira E
An Innovative Approach to Integrative Behavioral Health
At Pacific Quest, we create life-changing experiences for teens and young adults. Our integrative behavioral health approach to whole-person wellness helps participants build sustainable life skills in a clinically-innovative and nurturing environment.
Adolescents
Age 13-17: Helping kids realize their potential.
At Pacific Quest, we take a strengths-based approach to help our students get to the roots of their challenges, learn sustainable skills, and realize their resilience and ability.
Young Adults
Age 18-24: Giving young adults a new beginning.
On the Big Island of Hawaii, we create a safe space to practice new, sustainable life skills under the supervision of our integrated team of clinical, therapeutic, and wellness specialists.
Our Mission
We disrupt cycles of internalized stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and other mental health challenges. By equipping our students with the tools they need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives; we’re cultivating change and promoting sustainable growth.
A Versatile Community of Professionals
Our dedicated team of clinicians, physicians, therapists, psychiatrists, nurses, and nutritionists work collaboratively to create individualized treatment plans. Every family and student is assigned a primary therapist who guides this process from beginning to end, ensuring a seamless and impactful experience.
What Sets PQ Apart
PQ is licensed by the Hawaii State Department of Health as a Therapeutic Living Program.
PQ is accredited as Residential Treatment by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), which is an independent, nonprofit organization that serves as an accrediting body in the health and human services industry worldwide.
PQ is accredited by Cognia, which is a non-profit, non-governmental organization that accredits schools and learning curriculum throughout the United States and internationally.
Established in 2004
Pacific Quest represents the evolution of wilderness therapy. Our behavioral health program integrates nature’s healing capabilities and a residential program’s clinical resources and safety. We use horticultural therapy, individualized experiences, and a treatment approach that prioritizes whole-person wellness. Through these tools, our program equips young people to lead better, more fulfilling lives.
Located on the Big Island of Hawaii, our program is rooted in connection to nature and sustainable growth.
GrowthEach young person at Pacific Quest learns to navigate life transitions—both now and in the future. `
ChangeOur wellness program centers on the mind-body connection and provides tools for young people to care for both.
WellnessMy family and I are so very grateful to the Pacific Quest program and team! They saved our family and definitely saved our son. Thanks to the extremely healthy and nurturing PQ program we have become a healthy and loving family once again. I can't say enough positive things about the program, the staff, the philosophy and the results. I highly recommend PQ to families in crisis. Thank you!!!
-Kira E