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About Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health
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.
Crisis Stabilization, Assessments and Psychiatric Evaluations
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.
Behavioral Health Unit Located in Kona Community Hospital
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.
Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment
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.
Goal of Self-Enhancement and Symptom Stabilization
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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I actually believe that my ER doctor actually saved my life. They were quick polite, patient and professional. I would give them 10 stars if I could settle on five.
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Exceptional Care at Kona Community Hospital – Grateful Canadian Visitor
During our recent trip to the Big Island, my husband experienced a sudden medical emergency and underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy at Kona Community Hospital. As Canadians navigating a healthcare system away from home, we were incredibly anxious — but from the moment we arrived, our experience exceeded every expectation.
There were no wait times in the ER, and the care was immediate, professional, and compassionate. A very special thank you to Dr. Zelko, whose expertise and calm demeanor reassured us throughout the process. The ER Nurses, Luke and Alyssa, were exceptional — attentive, kind, and efficient.
The surgical team, ICU nurses, and the very kind anesthesiologist provided outstanding care before, during, and after the operation. We felt seen, heard, and cared for every step of the way.
We are so thankful to the entire staff for making a stressful experience feel safe and supported. Kona Community Hospital, you truly made a difference. Mahalo!
We had the most wonderful birth experience at KCH. The doctors, anesthesiologist and nurses were so kind and helpful for our entire stay.
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Other Forms of Payment
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Inpatient
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.
Treatments
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.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
Clinical Services
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.
Staff
Clayton McGhan, MHA
Regional CEO
Diane Hale, MSN Ed, RN
Regional Chief Nurse Executive
Dawnell Buell, MBA
Regional CFO
Jeffrey Palmgren, MD, MBA
Regional Chief Medical Officer
Tawnie McDonald, MT ASCP
Regional Quality Director
Contact Information
79-1019 Haukapila street
Kealakekua, HI 96750
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