Health & Wellness Center

Health & Wellness Center

BISAC, under the name of Hawaiʻi Island Health and Wellness Center, provides behavioral and mental health services addressing a wide range of issues. Licensed therapists use evidence-based therapies to focus on issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, parenting, adjustment concerns, weight management, smoking cessation, anger management, and sleep difficulties.

Health & Wellness Center

Counseling and Therapy

The Hawaiʻi Island Health & Wellness Center (HIHWC), a division of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council, provides mental health services to the general public and BISAC clients. Our licensed providers address addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, chronic illness, relationship issues, parenting, anger management, and more through individual, couples, family, and group sessions for all ages.

Services Provided

Counseling and Therapy

Services Provided

Treatment of Adults

Confidential, client-centered counseling for adults facing anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, grief, trauma, anger management, and life changes. Individual and group sessions available.

Adolescents and Children (Keaʻau)

Specialized mental health services for children and adolescents in Keaʻau. Our licensed providers help young people navigate emotional challenges, family dynamics, school issues, trauma, and behavioral concerns through age-appropriate individual, family, and group therapy.

Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions with licensed providers in a confidential, supportive environment tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Group, Couples and Family Therapy (Keaʻau)

Collaborative therapy sessions in Keaʻau helping families, couples, and groups strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges together.

Wellness Management

Management of: anxiety, depression, stress, weight, grief & loss, chronic illness, chronic pain, etc.

Behavioral Health Support

Assistance with: life changes, interpersonal relationships, parenting, substance abuse, domestic violence, anger management, smoking cessation, trauma, coping with disasters, etc.

Smoking Cessation

Just Hā is BISAC’s smoking cessation program that offers individual counseling and FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT). Whether you smoke cigarettes or e-cigarettes, we can help you quit. Patches, gum, or lozenges only. You must be 21 years or older to receive NRT.

Smoking Cessation

Kokua EAP Program

The Kokua Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential short-term counseling, assessment, and referral services to employees and their families. Our staff provide support for personal and work-related issues including stress, relationship challenges, and workplace difficulties. Services are completely confidential and fully covered by participating Big Island employers. Contact your HR department or have your employer reach out to us to access services.

Support to Employers

Kokua EAP Program

Support to Employers

Crisis Response and Interventions

On-call support to help teams navigate critical incidents with care and clarity.

Staff Trainings and Wellness

Practical trainings that equip staff with tools to support their own wellbeing and that of others.

Seminars

Engaging sessions on mental health, resilience, and workplace wellness topics tailored to your team.

Morale Boosting

Programs designed to lift spirits, strengthen culture, and reconnect teams to shared purpose.

Increasing Productivity

Wellness-focused strategies that help staff work more effectively while avoiding burnout.

Enhancing Teamwork

Collaborative experiences that build trust, communication, and stronger working relationships.

Preventing Disability Claims

Proactive support that addresses stress and mental health early to reduce long-term workplace impact.

Improve Organizational Health

Holistic consultation to foster a healthier, more resilient workplace from the inside out.

Do you need to make a referral?

To refer a client, please complete our online referral form. Referrals are accepted from healthcare providers, social service agencies, family members, and individuals seeking services for themselves.

Our intake team will review your submission and contact you to assess eligibility and coordinate admission, typically within 24-48 hours. For urgent situations, please call us directly at

(808) 969-9994

Our intake team will review your submission and contact you to assess eligibility and coordinate admission, typically within 24-48 hours. For urgent situations, please call us directly at

(808) 969-9994

Make A Referral

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Health & Wellness Center

Health & Wellness Center

Health & Wellness Center

Health & Wellness Center

Counseling and Therapy

Counseling and Therapy

Treatment of Adults

Adolescents and Children (Kea​ʻ​au)

Individual Therapy

Group, Couples and Family Therapy (Kea​ʻ​au)

Wellness Management

Behavioral Health Support

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation

Kokua EAP Program

Kokua EAP Program

Crisis Response and Interventions

Staff Trainings and Wellness

Seminars

Morale Boosting

Increasing Productivity

Enhancing Teamwork

Preventing Disability Claims

Improve Organizational Health

Do you need to make a referral?

Adolescents and Children (Keaʻau)

Group, Couples and Family Therapy (Keaʻau)