What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse is holding its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. The meeting is hybrid — attendees can join in person in Hilo or participate online via Zoom.

Updates from the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Division (CAMHD) on local services and activities
Updates from the Adult Mental Health Division (AMHD) Community Mental Health Center
Updates from CARE Hawaii, Inc., a community mental health service provider
A summary from the State Council on Mental Health June meeting
Discussion of a proposed rural healthcare project in Pepe'ekeo by the Big Island Neuro Health Foundation
A review and possible update to the Service Area Plan

Decisions Expected

Approval of meeting minutes from April 28, 2026
Confirmation of new board leadership: Interim Chair Jessica Stevens, RN V, and Interim Member Carol Matayoshi
Selection of a new board representative to attend State Council on Mental Health monthly meetings
Possible action on a support letter for the Big Island Neuro Health Foundation's Pepe'ekeo project

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents of Hawai'i Island who use or support mental health and substance abuse services
Family members and caregivers of individuals receiving mental health care
Community organizations and healthcare providers in the Big Island area
Anyone interested in rural healthcare access on the island

For questions or to submit testimony, contact Maria Pagala at mariajemma.pagala@doh.hawaii.gov or (808) 933-0487.