Hawaii Island Recovery

On the fifth of September in 2019, I was picked up at Kona Airport by two people who would become and part of my recovery team. I was overweight, overwhelmed, malnourished, dehydrated, and detoxing. I was vetted to assure my openess and willingness before I was lucky enough to be be accepted into the facility. I stopped digging and reached my bottom and Hawaiian Island Recovery helped me find my own path to true recovery and not just the cessation of drugs and alcohol. It was an uncomfortable path that was eased by the feeling of security, acceptance, understanding, and kindness provided by medical and clinical staff, many whom had the shared experience of recovering from mental health issues and/or addiction. Being that I had a dual diagnosis, I felt comfort, and truly understood while being given the compassion and empathy only people of that background can provide. I participated in all the different types of therapy provided. I was all in and fully committed. I built a strong foundation in sobriety with the tools I learned and the integration into the local sober community through A.A. and other activities that brought us patients into the world through visiting spiritual places, swimming with dolphins, and visiting other cultural sites. My care was managed very well and holistic. My nutritional needs were met with great food, my safety was never in question, my mental health was addressed through many modes of treatment, therapy, meditations, and education. I gave everything I had into their core philosophy of addiction treatment and participated with no expectation of a great outcome. I sit here writing this long overdue review with over five years of sobriety. I continue to improve as a person by evolving and adding to the tools they provided me for navigating live with Mental Illnesses and Substance Use Disorder. I would be dead without Jimmy and the team around him. They inspired hope by being examples of loving and caring individuals who maintained their own recovery while giving their best efforts in the work of helping the world one person at a time. I now have a wife and daughter along with another new purpose I found in life by working with others. I celebrate and honor the efforts and contributions by H.I.R. to my recovery by giving my best effort in living a meaningful life of love, service, and gratitude. I continue to evolve into the person I always used to admire. I have gained a life and reclaimed passion. It all started in Kona with seven other patients and a dedicated team of great human beings. Remember, you get back what you put into it. I believe they have a great flexible, evidence based plan of treatment in a beautiful facility that can suit anyone on their journey of recovery. I will forever be grateful. Take Care and Give Love. M.G.B.

This was my first visit to a treatment facility, so I do not have anything else to compare it to. However, I was very worried when searching for an inpatient treatment facility what I would be signing up for. I heard negative things from other people's experiences at different treatment centers. After I arrived at HIR and was there for a week, I was pleasantly surprised at the level of care provided. All of the doctors, therapists and staff were great. Sure, there are rules that all treatment centers have to protect patients, but I was fine with the rules applied here - the level of care made up for it. There are typically only 6-7 other patients which means you get the attention, focus and help anytime you need it. You also build a strong bond with everyone. There are plenty of outside activities where you can really enjoy Hawaii as a local not a tourist. As with any treatment center you should have a list of questions and concerns when you call for more information, you will get honest responses to help you make the decision. Just remember, this is recovery treatment, you want the facility with the best doctors and therapists so you can get better. The rest is an added bonus. HIR has all the above.

I have never in my life known recovery like I found at this place! Chevonne and the rest of the team are absolutely phenomenal when it comes to relating to the clients. I felt welcomed and all my needs were met plus some. if you are searching for a place to find true recovery then this is definitely the place you want to be. also my therapist Toby was absolutely incredible. the nature therapy that he does is incomparable .I learned who I truly was while I was here and I learned to love myself again! there is no place like it in my opinion!

I am deeply grateful to Mr. Jimmy Kayihura at Hawaii Island Recovery for the exceptional support he provided for my son. Jimmy went above and beyond in ensuring my son received the best possible care, carefully considering his age, cultural background, and unique needs to find a perfect fit. Despite the fact that I was overseas during the initial call for help, Jimmy made my family a priority, working tirelessly—even outside regular hours—to make connections and set up essential services with remarkable efficiency. In what felt like a hopeless and chaotic situation, Mr. Kayihura picked up all of the pieces and helped us navigate every step. His warmth, knowledge, and genuine care shone through in every interaction. Jimmy offered my son the motivation, understanding, and inspiration he needed to begin his healing journey. My family is forever grateful.

A Life-Altering Experience with Hawaii Island Recovery Our family’s experience with Hawaii Island Recovery has truly been life-altering. From the depths of despair, we found real hope that guided us back to a place of healing. Jimmy, in particular, played an instrumental role in this transformation. He took the time to understand our family’s unique struggles, bridging the gap between my mother’s fears and my father’s battle with addiction. The turning point came when Jimmy facilitated our first civil family meeting in years. For the first time, we were able to communicate openly—there was no arguing, just understanding and teamwork. It became clear in that moment that we were all connected by our shared commitment to recovery. Since my father entered treatment in Atlanta, we have witnessed a profound change in him. His willingness to be vulnerable has brought back a hope we thought was lost. What sets this experience apart is Jimmy’s extraordinary dedication. Although my father wasn't admitted to HIR, Jimmy selflessly devoted three intensive days to guide us through this challenging process, offering his support without expectation of payment. If this sincere compassion exemplifies the spirit of Hawaii Island Recover, then I recommend taking a serious look at HIR. They will determine if they are the level of care and if not, they help you find the service that is. To quote Jimmy, “Let's make sure the program you choose has what is needed to make it the last stop.” We are incredibly grateful for the exceptional professionalism and commitment we encountered throughout our journey. Hawaii Island Recovery not only helped us get critical care for my father but also helped us mend our family bonds. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone seeking help. Their unique admission process and competent level of care assessment will distinguish them from others. Mahalo, Jimmy, for being a guiding light in our darkest moments, and God bless Hawaii Island Recovery for the incredible work you do.