Big Island Substance Abuse Council

Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC), located in Keaau, Hawaii, is a comprehensive addiction treatment and behavioral health facility dedicated to restoring the well-being of individuals and families affected by substance use. BISAC provides a full continuum of care, including residential programs such as the Therapeutic Living Program and specialized housing for pregnant women and women with dependent children, as well as non-residential services such as Day Treatment, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and outpatient counseling. The facility also integrates school-based services to empower youth and teens with prevention education and substance use support.

BISAC offers a wide range of counseling and therapy services to address mental health and behavioral challenges, including individual, group, couples, and family therapy. Programs are designed to treat substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic illness, and pain. Additional specialized approaches include motivational enhancement, anger management, coping skills development, and smoking cessation. Through evidence-based care, structured recovery planning, and culturally sensitive interventions, BISAC serves children, teens, adolescents, adults, pregnant women, and women with dependent children, helping individuals reclaim their lives and achieve long-term health, wellness, and sobriety.