 Contact Information
Stephen C. Zuniga, Psy.D, CSAC
234 Waianuenue Ave., Ste. 101
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 969-9994
E-mail: drz@bisac.com |
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Agency Mission Statement:
The Big Island Subtance Abuse Council strives to enhance the quality of care and innocative services in the areas of Substance Abuse Education, Intervention and Treatment. We are dedicated to the healing of the mind, body and spirit of individuals, families and others who suffer as a result of alcohol and other substance use, abuse and addiction.
Funded Program:
Island wide Adolescent Outpatient Treatment: BISAC offers intensive outpatient and outpatient treatment services to adolescents who are uninsured, or where insurance authorization or cost containment measures result in a denial, has limits, or is found ineligible. The benefits of continuing treatment without interruption of services, supports ongoing recovery treatment and health for the adolescent and his/her family.
BISAC's Community-based intensive outpatient and outpatient services have begun to close the gaps that have existed and are making treatment more accessible to youth needing treatment. Part of the core continuum of care is early identification, followed by early treatment, offering community-based out-patient treatment as an efficient and effective way to intervene in a timely manner. Adolescents are eligible for the following services: Assessment, Intensive Out-patient Treatment, Drug & Alcohol Screening, Case Management, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling, Family Education and follow-up activities.
| Client Outcome Story: A 17 year old male was referred by his school due to possession of cannabis. This student reported that he was a daily user of cannabis and claimed use for 3 years. Initially, he struggled to attain abstinence: however, in the course of treatment was able to gain abstinence and was egar to continue his positive changes. He is now 18 years old, and since completing treatment, has graduated high school and currently is employed full time and was able to purchase his own automobile. He appears to have an improved sense pf responsibility. |
