Oahu Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

The Oahu Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse advises the Department of Health on the planning, delivery, and quality of mental health and substance abuse services across the O'ahu service area. It reviews program performance, identifies gaps in the continuum of care, and makes recommendations on resource allocation and policy priorities for behavioral health services serving the majority of Hawaii's population. The board provides community accountability for publicly funded mental health and addiction treatment programs on O'ahu.

O'ahu residents affected by mental health or substance use issues — or those supporting someone who is — can participate in this board to advocate for expanded services, better quality, and equitable access to treatment.