Leeward Oahu Service area board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

The Leeward O'ahu Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse advises the Department of Health on behavioral health services for the Leeward O'ahu service area, which encompasses communities from Ewa Beach to Waianae. Nānā aku nei ia i service gaps, provider performance, and resource allocation priorities for ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo and ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau programs in one of O'ahu's most underserved regions. The board advocates for equitable distribution of behavioral health resources to Leeward communities.

Leeward O'ahu residents dealing with ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo or ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau challenges, or supporting someone who is, hiki ke komo me this board to push for better local resources and hold the Department of Health accountable for service quality.