Bridge Hawaii is an inpatient service, creating an environment of group living in a residential setting. This program utilizes traditional, Native-Hawaiian cultural practices, and spiritual practices as a form of therapy in the process of recovery and relapse prevention.

NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURAL HEALING PRACTICES

• Engage with kupuna about with traditional conflict resolution, pow-wow values and respect, appreciation for interpersonal connections

ACUPUNCTURE

• Receive treatment through a licensed naturopatheic doctor twice a week

• Be provided nutritional advice and counseling

• Smoking cessation program

VOCATIONAL SKILLS BUILDING

• Providing employment training (if needed)

• Provided standard office equipment for learning

• Mock interviews

• Transportation to job interviews

ON-SITE GARDENING

• Engage in growing horticulture and other sustainable foods

SUPPORT GROUPS

• Clients will be provided outlets to community support groups that address their substance use

• Transportation provided to meetings

Mailing address: P.O. Box 2489, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745

DISCLOSURES

• Willing to commit to at least three (3) months stay

• Must be willing to work a weekly set of household volunteering hours; based on hours of employment

• Be clean and sober for 30 days prior to admission

• be 18 years or older

• Not a danger to self or others

• Ambulatory (you can walk around)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Must have a Case Manager referral

• Meet State of Hawaii ADAD financial requirements

• Provide valid ID and verification (assistance provided to those who have lost their IDs)

• Provide current TB test

• Must be able to pay $290 a month, plus a $100 security deposit upon admission

• Most forms of public and private insurance accepted

1. Call the main office to submit a Case Manager referral (808) 322-3305

2. Complete Application and House Rules with the client

3. Fax documents to (808) 322-0809

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Application for Admittance and House Rules attached below