What's Being Discussed

• A new addiction recovery facility on Maui: The council will review an application from Mana Recovery, LLC to open an 8-bed Special Treatment Facility at 834 Wailupe Drive in Wailuku. The estimated cost to establish the facility is $1,122,100. This type of review — called a Certificate of Need — is a required approval process before certain healthcare facilities can be built or expanded in Hawaii.
• Meeting minutes: The council will review and approve notes from their previous meeting on July 10, 2026.
• Agency updates: Staff from the State Health Planning and Development Agency (SHPDA) will share general updates.

Decisions Expected

• The council is expected to discuss and make a recommendation on whether to approve the Certificate of Need for the Mana Recovery facility.
• Members will also vote to approve the July 10, 2026 meeting minutes.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Maui residents interested in local behavioral health and addiction recovery services
• Neighbors near 834 Wailupe Drive in Wailuku
• Anyone who works in or advocates for mental health or substance use treatment on Maui
• Community members who want to provide public testimony — each speaker gets up to 3 minutes, and written testimony can be submitted by email, mail, or fax at least 48 hours before the meeting

Accessibility: If you need accommodations to attend, contact SHPDA at (808) 587-0788 or shpda@doh.hawaii.gov as soon as possible.