Department of Health
Hawaii Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Ano ang Ginagawa ng Lupon na Ito
This Department of Health advisory board provides community input on the planning and delivery of mental health and pag-abuso ng substance services in the Hawaii County service area. Sinusuri nito ang service gaps, monitors provider network adequacy, and advises the Adult Mental Health Division on resource allocation and program priorities for the Big Island. The board includes consumers, family members, providers, and community representatives.
Bakit Dapat Kang Mag-alala
Mental health and substance use services on Hawaii Island are shaped by this board's mga rekomendasyon, affecting access to treatment for one of the state's most geographically isolated populations. Consumers, family members, and community advocates have a formal voice through board membership.