79-1019 Haukapila Street, Kealakekua, HI 96750
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Located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street in Kealakekua, Hawaii, Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit is a public addiction treatment program.
Care options include medically supervised detox, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, women, men, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state mental health department, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State mental health department, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | State government |
Hawaii County, HI has 12 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 209,790 residents. Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit is one of 2 listed detox programs in the county. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 35 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 16.7 per 100,000 residents, compared with 20.9 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include young adults, adult women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients.
Hawaii County, HI has 12 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 209,790 residents: 2 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 4 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Lokahi Treatment Centers – Kona Office/Hillside Plaza (Kailua Kona, 7.6 miles), CARE Hawaii Inc – Kona Care Dual (Kailua Kona, 9.9 miles), and Lokahi Treatment Centers (Waikoloa, 29.5 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit has a 3.3-star rating from 160 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit directly at 808-322-4500. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit. Our helpline is not affiliated with Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of westhawaiiregion.org. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Kona Community Hospital – Behavioral Health Unit.
