Kona Community Hospital’s Behavioral Health division provides inpatient psychiatric and behavioral health services for adults experiencing acute mental health or substance use crises. They’re located on Haukapila in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
Additional services available to you include crisis stabilization, assessment, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management. Discharge planning and referrals relating to outpatient or community-based resources are also available to you, upon completion of your inpatient care.
Located in a secured and supportive hospital environment, services are offered to adults 18+ experiencing acute mental health and/or substance use issues, with an emphasis on serving residents of Kona and neighboring communities on the Big Island.
They have 11 single rooms so each resident has plenty of privacy. Grooming and hygiene for personal care are provided. You’ll also have three hot meals per day.
Kona uses a multidisciplinary approach to treatment with services provided by psychiatrists, social workers, case managers, registered nurses and psychiatric aides. Ancillary symptom stabilization is also provided as needed. Since it’s located in a hospital setting, you and your family will also have access to general hospital resources and staff.
The goal of Kona is to offer self-enhancement, symptom stabilization and community reintegration to every client they receive. I appreciate that they work closely with mental health providers to ensure that clients make a smooth transition back into their communities.
Payments for your services include a variety of commercial insurance plans, Medicaid and Medicare, and financial counselors are available to assist patients and their families with questions regarding coverage and billing.
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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I found that all the staff, from guard, administrative staff to professional medical staff, are extremely competent, encouraging and friendly. I have to say how impressed with the way they treated me. I had never felt so comfortable being a patient. I am very grateful to hav ...
Needed emergency care while visiting Kona. They provided excellent emergency surgery and care. Perfect health outcome and could not have asked for better ER care or surgeon.
The absolute worst experience of my life! Stay away for your own safety.
Honestly I've had some rough encounters with Traveling Nurses here. This time around , the Traveling Nurses have Been So Wonderful. Understanding, thoughtful, and a pleasure to be here. Sarah , Mary , Monica , Ele and others. Mahalo Nui Loa for Everything.
This is my second time going to the Kona Community Hospital emergency room both times I was exceptionally pleased with the care and service that I received. The staff was so kind that greet you outside of the emergency room and the front entry desk employees were exceptional as well. I had little wait time and was seen quickly. The nursing staff was excellent and kind and made me feel comfortable. The physician assistant that I saw she was phenomenal. She took her time explained everything to me, listened to me, answered all of my questions and gave me the best care. I highly recommend Kona Community Hospital.
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