What's Being Discussed

Trauma-Informed Care Certification: The Office of Wellness and Resilience (OWR) will share updates on its certification program for state employees. So far, 90 people have completed the program. The next in-person training is scheduled for October 22, 2026, in Wahiawā.
New state laws affecting OWR: Three bills were recently signed into law. These create a medical debt forgiveness program, a Kākou Pilot Program to support families and children, and a Family Resilience Pilot Program — all housed within OWR.
Hawaii Quality of Life Survey: A statewide survey on well-being and workplace wellness closed in May 2026. Results are expected by October 2026.
Disaster Response Framework: OWR developed a mental health and well-being guide for disasters, created in collaboration with Maui community partners and government agencies. The board will discuss how to put this framework into practice.
Procurement and federal funding: The board will discuss challenges in accessing federal funding and efforts to build a cross-agency procurement team as required by state law.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the April 2026 meeting minutes is on the agenda.
Board discussion on the disaster response framework and procurement processes may shape future recommendations, though no formal votes on those items are indicated.

Who Should Pay Attention

State employees interested in trauma-informed care training
Families and individuals who may benefit from new resilience and medical debt relief programs
Community members on Maui and statewide affected by disaster recovery efforts
Organizations seeking state or federal wellness funding

The meeting is open to the public. You can attend via Zoom or in person at 415 S. Beretania St., Conference Room 415, Honolulu. Public testimony is welcome. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026.