Bridge House: A Unique Clean and Sober Living Environment for adult Men and Women located in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi

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About

Founded in 1991, the Bridge House programs teach trust, respect and responsibility along with active participation by the individual in his or her recovery. The name Bridge House symbolizes the program focus here of providing a “bridge” from substance dependency to sober and healthful independence. Men and women in our programs are given the opportunity to:

  • Learn to live a healthful, drug/alcohol-free lifestyle

  • Identify and pursue vocational and educational goals

  • Prepare to return to the community as a contributing member of society

  • Pursue reunification with children and family members

Programs

  • Transitional Sober Living Program

  • Vocational Skills Building Program

  • Outpatient Treatment & Recovery Services (assessments, Outpatient Treatment program with substance use disorder continuum of care services)

Supportive Services & Activities

  • Native Hawaiian Cultural Values

  • Acupuncture

  • On-Site Mala (Garden)

  • Access to Support Groups (12-step, SMART Recovery)

  • Peer Support

  • Addiction Care Coordination

  • Referral assistance to link clients with community resources

  • Individual Counseling

  • Transportation (Limited)

BRIDGE HOUSE VALUE CHANT: HALE HŪLILI

PAʻA KA HALE HŪLILI I KA PONO
IIIIIIII KA PONOOOOO (I KA PONO)

MAHA KA HALE I KA MALUHIA E
IIIIII KA MALUHIAA (I KA MALUHIA)

ME KE ALOHA ʻOIAʻIʻO O KA ʻĀINA
KE ALOHA ʻĀINAA (KE ALOHA ʻĀINA)

HILO ʻIA A PAʻA KA PILINA
KAAAAA PILINAAAA (KA PILINA)

A LŌKAHI PŪ KA MANAWA
KAAAAA LŌKAHIIIIIIIII (KA LŌKAHI)

Translation:
The Bridge House is secure in uprightness, the house rests in protection, with the true love of the land, braided until the relations are strong, toward the unity of hearts and minds