What's Being Discussed

The Maui Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse (MSAB) is holding a hybrid public meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026, from 2:00–3:30 p.m. Attendees can join in person at the J.W. Cameron Center in Wailuku or via Zoom. Key topics include:

• Membership recruitment: An update on efforts to fill open seats on the board.
• Reducing stigma for youth: Continued discussion on addressing mental health stigma among young people in Maui.
• New member orientation: Training for new board members covering their legal responsibilities, ethics rules, Hawaii's open meetings law (Sunshine Law), and local bylaws.
• Agency updates: Representatives from the Maui Family Guidance Center, Maui Community Mental Health Center, and the State Council on Mental Health will share recent activities and priorities.
• Announcements and open forum: Community members can suggest topics for future meetings and hear about local mental health and substance abuse resources.

Decisions Expected

• The board will vote to approve the minutes from the July 6, 2026 meeting.
• No other formal votes are listed, though discussions on membership recruitment and stigma reduction may lead to next steps.

Who Should Pay Attention

• Maui residents concerned about mental health and substance abuse services in their community.
• Parents and educators interested in reducing mental health stigma among youth.
• Anyone interested in serving on the MSAB, as the board is actively recruiting new members.
• Clients and families who use services from local mental health centers.

Public testimony is welcome in person, by Zoom, or in writing to adeline.nikaido@doh.hawaii.gov. Written comments are preferred at least 24 hours before the meeting.