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 ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo and ka hoʻohana ʻino ʻana i nā lāʻau services across the O'ahu service area. Nānā aku nei ia i program performance, identifies gaps in the continuum of care, and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo 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 ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo and addiction treatment programs on O'ahu.

O'ahu residents affected by ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo 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.