Big Island Substance Abuse Council Hilo Mens TLP 1
Keaau, HI Joint Commission

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Hilo Mens TLP 1

Founded

1964

Program Length

30 days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

This residential facility in Hilo, Hawaii, offers a structured, 24-hour therapeutic environment for adult men recovering from substance use disorders. They provide comprehensive support, including case management, counseling, skills training, a smoking cessation program, and health education. Their goal is to foster personal growth and help clients build a strong foundation for a stable, sober life. The Hilo men's residential center, run by the Big Island Substance Abuse Council, offers a path for renewal. Nestled beside the tranquil Wailuku River State Park, it provides a good location for therapeutic outdoor activities to support men in their recovery.

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

Type of Care

Substance use treatment Detoxification Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home

Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

In-network prescribing entity Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Buprenorphine maintenance Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification

Pharmacotherapies

Disulfiram Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medications for HIV treatment Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Brief intervention Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State department of health Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs Cash or self-payment SAMHSA funding/block grants

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult men

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Outreach to persons in the community Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening TB screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge

Recovery Support Services

Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services Recovery coach Mentoring/peer support Employment counseling or training

Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services

Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.) 

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Male

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Case management service Domestic violence services, including family or partner Social skills development Transportation assistance

Contact Information

Address

16-179 Melekahiwa Street, Keaau, HI, 96749

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