#Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration
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.
Hirono, Chu introduce bills to address mental health in AANHPI communities
US Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and US Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) reintroduced a package of bills focused on mental health awareness for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in observance of May as National Mental Health Awareness Month and AANHPI Heritage Month.
State awarded $11.99M grant to improve children’s mental health services statewide
The Hawai‘i Department of Health’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division has been awarded an $11.99 million system of care improvement grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
Maui residents encouraged to participate in Ke Ola Hou Resiliency Center online survey
Ke Ola Hou Resiliency Center will be dedicated to providing comprehensive services to aid in the physical, mental and emotional recovery of individuals and families affected by the fires.
Hawaiʻi Health Dept. gets $4M federal grant to address young children’s mental health
The Project LAUNCH grant provides the state $800,000 a year for the next five years to promote the wellness of young children from birth through age 8 by addressing their physical and mental health needs.
DOH continues response to Maui wildfires
The state Department of Health’s Maui District Health Office continues its response to the Maui wildfires. Through its Maui District Health Office and local partners, the Department provided updates on behavioral health services, emergency prescription assistance, unsafe water advisories, and the prevention of respiratory and vector-borne diseases.
WATCH: Maui Health’s Medical Minute Highlights Increased Alcohol and Drug Use During Pandemic
“The pandemic has had a profound effect on all of us. Stress levels have skyrocketed with isolation from loved ones, loss of income and uncertainty. This has led to increased drug and alcohol use for so many that experts are calling it a pandemic within a pandemic,” said Dr. Shea.
Department of Health Expands Mental Health Assistance in Response to Ongoing Pandemic
The Department of Health launched a new program, Kū Makani – The Hawai‘i Resiliency Project in January dedicated to offering crisis counseling to callers facing emotional fallout due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program also offers virtual events for individuals and groups of all ages as well as island-specific resources and referrals.
Dept. of Health Launched Crisis Counseling for Children & Adults Struggling with Ongoing Pandemic
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, in collaboration with Hawaiʻi CARES, launched a crisis counseling assistance program to provide support for children and adults experiencing challenges due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Free Crisis Counseling Now Available for People Struggling during COVID-19 Pandemic
Kū Makani, the Hawai’i Resiliency Project, is providing free crisis counseling (1-800-753-6879) for people faced with challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Town Hall Meeting aimed at Underage Drinking Prevention
Governor Linda Lingle yesterday proclaimed April as Alcohol Awareness Month in the state of Hawaii. Here on Maui, the county is hosting a town hall meeting tonight (Wednesday, April 14, 2010) to discuss underage drinking prevention. The county obtained $1.46 million in state and federal funding to address the issue. The meeting runs from 5:30 […]