Big Island Substance Abuse Council Mens TLP – Hilo, Hawaii
The Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC) men’s residential recovery program in Hawaii provides structured treatment for men with substance use disorders, including men who may also experience co-occurring mental health conditions.
The program provides a 24-hour therapeutic living environment where residents receive counseling, case management, recovery education, and practical skills development. BISAC’s broader treatment system also provides outpatient services, vocational training, smoking cessation, nutrition and wellness programming, and clean-and-sober housing.
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About Big Island Substance Abuse Council Mens TLP
The Hilo Men’s TLP is an 8-bed residential program designed specifically for adult men. Hawaii state records identify it as a contracted Therapeutic Living Program, while CARF classifies the Hilo men’s residential program as residential treatment integrating substance use and mental health services.
BISAC provides transportation for residents of its Therapeutic Living Programs and states that its TLP sites are handicap accessible.
What Makes BISAC Unique?
BISAC stands out because it combines residential addiction treatment with a broader community-based recovery system. Patients can receive counseling and case management during residential treatment and then transition to less intensive services, including outpatient treatment and clean-and-sober housing.
BISAC also incorporates vocational development, health and nutrition education, smoking cessation, and land-based therapeutic activities into its broader recovery services. Its Mahiʻai Ola program uses therapeutic horticulture and land-based education to help people develop responsibility, purpose, and connection to their environment.
Trust Features
- CARF
Levels of Care
- Inpatient/Residential
- Outpatient/Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
- Sober Living Homes
- Aftercare Support
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Population(s) Served
- Veterans
- Young Adults
- Men-Only
- Seniors (65+)
Treatment Offerings
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Case Management Services
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Payment Options/Accepted Insurance
- Medicaid/Medicare
- TRICARE
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Humana
- Aetna
Always verify your specific coverage and confirm directly with the facility. Plans and acceptance may change.
Amenities
- Outdoor Activities
- Recreation Room
- Private Transportation
- Gender-Specific Housing
- Access To Nature
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Private or Shared Rooms
Additional Information
- Holistic Treatment
Get Answers About Big Island Substance Abuse Council Mens TLP
Residential treatment is typically around 30 days, although stays can range from approximately 14 to 90 days depending on the patient’s needs and progress.
Yes, military insurance including TRICARE is reported as accepted. Patients should verify their specific TRICARE plan and any authorization requirements before admission.
BISAC states that its facilities are gender-responsive and have policies addressing patient rights and nondiscrimination.
People looking specifically for LGBTQ+-friendly addiction treatment in Hawaii have additional options to explore.
Mahiʻai Ola is a supplemental wellness and recovery program offered here. It uses therapeutic horticulture and land-based education at BISAC’s cultural garden in Keaʻau.
The program is designed around the idea that addiction can cause people to lose a sense of self, place, responsibility, and purpose. Participants work with plants and the natural environment to rebuild those connections while developing practical skills.
Yes, BISAC’s Hilo men’s residential program provides treatment addressing substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Dual diagnosis treatment providers in Hawaii recognize that treating both conditions at the same time delivers the best results.
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