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Three years after Maui Wildfires, DOH continues to support long-term community health
Three years after devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry Maui, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health continues to support the health and recovery of Maui communities through behavioral health services and partnerships with community organizations.
Hawaiʻi to expand mental health, substance use treatment services through Medicaid program
Currently, there are two Adult Mental Health Division-operated clinics on Maui, located in Kahului and Lahaina, that are anticipated to become fully certified by Jan. 1, 2027. Together, these clinics currently serve more than 1,700 Maui residents and will help expand access to coordinated behavioral health services under the model.
Survey: Young Adults and Those with Lower Income Among Most Vulnerable to Mental Health Impacts of COVID-19
The virus that causes COVID-19 is affecting the mental health of all Hawai‘i residents, but especially for young adults and those whose household income is less than $50,000. This was the findings of a recent survey commissioned by the Hawai‘i Department of Health.