Windward Oahu Service area board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse

The Windward Oahu Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse advises the Department of Health on mental health and substance use disorder services in the Windward O'ahu region, including Kane'ohe, Kailua, and the communities along the windward coast. The board reviews service delivery, identifies gaps in local care, and makes recommendations to improve access to behavioral health treatment for Windward O'ahu residents. It serves as a community voice in the planning and oversight of publicly funded behavioral health services in the region.

Mental health and substance use services in Windward O'ahu are shaped in part by this board's advocacy and recommendations, affecting residents seeking treatment across the region. Community members, clients, family members, and providers can engage with the board to advocate for better behavioral health services on the Windward side.