Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections - Hilo, HI

Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections is a dual diagnosis treatment center located at 174 Kamehameha Avenue in the 96720 zip code in Hilo, HI. It is operated by a private non-profit organization. Some of the treatment approaches used by Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections include motivational interviewing, anger management and cognitive behavioral therapy. Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections provides outpatient services and regular outpatient treatment. It also provides residential treatment for substance use.

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Address: 174 Kamehameha Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720

  1. Types of Care
  2. Service Settings
  3. Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
  4. Treatment Approaches
  5. Facility Ownership
  6. License/Certification/Accreditation
  7. Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
  8. Payment Assistance Available
  9. Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported
  10. Assessment/Pre-treatment
  11. Screening & Testing
  12. Transitional Services
  13. Ancillary Services
  14. Counseling Services and Education
  15. Tobacco/Screening Services
  16. Facility Smoking Policy
  17. Age Groups Accepted
  18. Gender Accepted

Here are the full facility listing details on Big Island Substance Abuse Council Connections in Hilo, HI:

Types of Care:

  • residential treatment for substance use

Service Settings:

  • outpatient services
  • regular outpatient treatment

Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment:

  • Non-medication treatment for AUD

Treatment Approaches:

  • anger management
  • brief intervention services
  • cognitive behavioral therapy
  • motivational incentives
  • motivational interviewing
  • relapse prevention treatment
  • substance use counseling approach
  • counseling for trauma victims

Facility Ownership:

  • a private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation:

  • State substance abuse agency
  • State department of health
  • Certified by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted:

  • Accepts Federal funding
  • Free treatment available

Payment Assistance Available:

  • Payment assistance

Special Programs/ Population Groups Supported:

  • treatment for teenagers

Assessment/Pre-treatment:

  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Screening & Testing:

  • Screening for substance use

Transitional Services:

  • Aftercare/continuing care
  • Discharge Planning
  • Outcome follow-up after discharge

Ancillary Services:

  • case managers
  • self-help groups
  • social skills training
  • transportation assistance
  • mentoring

Counseling Services and Education:

  • counseling for individuals
  • counseling for groups
  • substance use education
  • employment counseling services

Tobacco/Screening Services:

  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling

Facility Smoking Policy:

  • No smoking allowed

Age Groups Accepted:

  • adult rehab
  • accepts teenagers
  • accepts young adults

Gender Accepted:

  • women
  • men

Phone #: 808-969-9994

Call (888) 303-2026 to get 24/7 help with treatment.

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What is dual diagnosis treatment?

Dual diagnosis treatment is a specialized approach to helping individuals who are dealing with both substance abuse issues and mental health disorders simultaneously. It recognizes the interconnected nature of these challenges and aims to address them comprehensively.

People with dual diagnosis face a unique set of hurdles as their mental health issues and substance use often reinforce each other, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. For instance, someone with depression might turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to cope with their emotions, and the substance use can, in turn, exacerbate their mental health symptoms. This complex interaction requires a tailored treatment approach.

The primary goal of dual diagnosis treatment is to provide integrated care that addresses both the substance use disorder and the mental health condition concurrently. This involves a team of professionals, such as psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction specialists, and counselors, working collaboratively to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

The treatment plan may include various therapeutic modalities, medication management, and support services. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing are commonly used therapeutic approaches. Medications may be prescribed to manage psychiatric symptoms and support the individual's recovery from substance use.

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