What's Being Discussed

• Approval of meeting minutes from the April 4, 2026 meeting.
• Recruiting new board members to fill open seats on the Maui Service Area Board (MSAB).
• Fiscal Year 2024 Service Area Plan — a previously deferred item that the board needs to revisit.
• Reducing mental health stigma among youth — a discussion on building a community where young people feel comfortable seeking help and mental health is treated as seriously as physical health.
• Selecting a new Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
• Program updates from the Maui Family Guidance Center and the Maui Community Mental Health Center on their recent activities.
• A note that there is currently no Maui representative on the State Council on Mental Health.

Decisions Expected

• The board may vote to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes.
• The board may take steps toward selecting a new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
• Further discussion on the FY2024 Service Area Plan could lead to next steps or a vote.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Maui residents who use or are interested in local mental health and substance abuse services.
• Parents, educators, and youth advocates concerned about mental health support for young people.
• Community members who want to give public input on mental health services — testimony is welcome in person or via Zoom.
• Anyone interested in joining the MSAB, as the board is actively recruiting new members.

Written testimony can be emailed to adeline.nikaido@doh.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Accommodations for disabilities can also be requested at that email or by calling (808) 984-2150.