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 ke olakino o ka noʻonoʻo and substance use disorder services in the Windward O'ahu region, me ka Kane'ohe, Kailua, and the communities along the windward coast. The board reviews service delivery, identifies gaps in local care, and makes nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo 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 nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo, affecting residents seeking treatment across the region. Community members, clients, family members, and providers hiki ke komo me the board to advocate for better behavioral health services on the Windward side.