Big Island Substance Abuse Council

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1500 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720, USA

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Often times in desolate lava fields the resilient ‘ohi‘a lehua tree is the first sign of life after a devastating flow. The ‘ohi‘a lehua with its strength, stature and ability to thrive in a variety of climates is symbolic of the work of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council.

Since 1964, BISAC has been inspiring individuals and families to reclaim and enrich their lives in the wake of the ravages of substance abuse. We offer a continuum of

services that are culturally appropriate and aligned with the ever-changing behavioral health field. Our highly professional and caring staff are deeply committed to delivering services through our intensive outpatient, therapeutic living, adolescent school based services, adult mental health and Po‘okela vocational programs that truly make a difference in the lives of persons served and make our community a better place to live.

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Big Island Substance Abuse Council 16-179 Melekahiwa Street Kea'au, Hawai'i 96749

Photos courtesy of Naea Photography (www.naeaphoto.com) & Prune, LLC.

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Primary Focus of the Provider

  • Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Type of Care

  • Substance abuse treatment
  • Do not treat opiod addiction

Facility Type

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive/behavioral therapy
  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Substance abuse counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Rational emotive behavioral therapy

Facility Smoking Policy

  • Smoking not permitted

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

  • Outpatient
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Computerized treatment

Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

  • Private organization
  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Commission on Accreditation and Rehabilitation

Payment/Insurance Accepted

  • No payment accepted
  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs

Emergency Mental Health Services

Payment Assistance Available

  • Payment assistance (check with facility for details)

Language Services

Special Programs/Groups Offered

  • Adolescents

Ancillary Services

  • Individual counseling offered
  • Group counseling offered
  • Family counseling offered
  • Marital/couples counseling offered
  • 12-step faciltitation approach
  • Brief intervention approach
  • Contingency management/motivational incentive
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger management
  • Martix Model
  • Community reinforcement plus vouchers
  • Relapse prevention

Age Groups Accepted

  • Children/adolescents

Gender Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Exclusive Services

  • Big Island Substance Abuse Council

    1500 Kalanianaole Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

Rehabilitation Process