Big Island Substance Abuse Council

16-179 Melekahiwa Street, Keaau, Hawaii, 96749

Levels of care: Detox, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment +7 more
Accreditation: CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed +1 more
Insurance: Medicaid, Medicare
Languages: English, ASL

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Big Island Substance Abuse Council, located in Keaau, Hawaii, is a women-only treatment program offering medical detox alongside trauma-focused care. It is set up for women seeking substance use treatment in a setting attentive to trauma, including care for cocaine use. The facility also provides childcare for clients' children, a feature that can matter to mothers weighing whether treatment is possible around family responsibilities.

Among nearby facilities, it is the only one offering medical detox, the only women-only program, and the only one treating cocaine use specifically. It is one of two in the area with trauma-focused programming and one of two holding SAMHSA-listed status. The facility maintains a smoke-free environment and follows trauma-informed approaches throughout its programming.

Conditions treated

Conditions / Mental Health

PTSD / TraumaSelf-Harm

Substances Treated

AlcoholOpioidsCocaineMethamphetamineBenzodiazepinesStimulantsNicotine / Tobacco

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Motivational InterviewingGroup TherapyIndividual TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma-Focused

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-InformedHarm Reduction

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

MenWomenTeens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdultsCouplesPregnant WomenNew Mothers

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)Seniors (65+)

Gender Program

Co-EdWomen Only

Languages

EnglishASL

Levels of care

✓Detox
✕Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✓PHP / Day Treatment
✓Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✓Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✕Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✓Sober Living
✓Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✓Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

MedicaidMedicare

Payment options

medicaidmedicarePrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashSliding ScaleState-Funded / Free

Accreditation and licensing

CARF AccreditedSAMHSA-ListedState Licensed

The facility

Transportation ProvidedChildcare for Clients’ Children

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 6 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of Keaau, this is one of:

1that offer Detox
1that run Women Only
1that treat Cocaine
2that offer Trauma-Focused
2that hold SAMHSA-Listed

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Big Island Substance Abuse Council offer?

Big Island Substance Abuse Council offers Detox, Residential Rehab, PHP / Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Outpatient Rehab, Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), Sober Living and Aftercare / Continuing Care, and 2 others.

What conditions does Big Island Substance Abuse Council treat?

Big Island Substance Abuse Council treats PTSD / Trauma and Self-Harm.

What therapies does Big Island Substance Abuse Council use?

Big Island Substance Abuse Council offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy and Trauma-Focused.

Is Big Island Substance Abuse Council accredited?

Big Island Substance Abuse Council lists accreditation from CARF Accredited, SAMHSA-Listed and State Licensed.

What languages are spoken at Big Island Substance Abuse Council?

Services are available in English and ASL.

Who does Big Island Substance Abuse Council serve?

Big Island Substance Abuse Council lists programmes for Men, Women, Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Couples, Pregnant Women and New Mothers.

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Big Island Substance Abuse Council are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.