Contact Information
Rita Sandi-Palma
55 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 934-7852
E-mail: HIHR@hawaii.rr.com
Agency Mission Statement:
Hawaii Island Home for Recovery provides safe housing to persons in need who desire to live free of alcohol and illegal drugs.
Funded Program:
Home Recovery Program: Provdes a safe clean and sober housing environment throughout the Big Island community. Family values are developed by a caring network of families, mentors and other faith-based and community organizations. There are numerous support groups, as well as individual counseling available for the strengthening of mind, body and spirit. The number one goal is for residents to acquire and maintain permanent housing for up to at least 6 months after leaving the program. This goal is reached by clients attending clean & sober outings, 12 step meetings, support groups and individual servie plans created to map out each individual's goal and how they are going to reach each goal.
Client Outcome Story: Upon repeatedly seeking employment with no success, Ana became discouraged and frightened about finances. Ana was assisted with an “Action Plan” including updated, professional resume’, job interview experience/training, working one-on-one with HFCRC staff, business plan for her art as an alternative plan, and no-cost tax return preparations. Ana completed her “Action Plan”, finding a job using her skills doing what she loves!
