What's Being Discussed

Membership recruitment: An update on efforts to bring new members onto the Maui Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Reducing stigma among youth: Continued discussion on how to address mental health stigma in young people on Maui.
New adolescent inpatient facility: A conversation about a proposed new acute inpatient facility for teenagers on Hawaiʻi Island, and what it may mean for the region.
Program updates: Representatives from the Maui Family Guidance Center, Maui Community Mental Health Center, and the State Council on Mental Health will share recent updates and priorities.

Decisions Expected

The board will vote to approve the minutes from the September 14, 2026 meeting.
Most other items are informational or discussion-based; no additional formal votes are listed on the agenda.

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and families of teens who may need mental health or substance abuse services
Youth-serving organizations and school counselors on Maui
Community members interested in local mental health resources and services
Anyone interested in reducing mental health stigma among young people

This is a hybrid meeting — you can attend in person at J.W. Cameron Center in Wailuku, or join online via Zoom. Public testimony is welcome. Written comments can be emailed to adeline.nikaido@doh.hawaii.gov at least 24 hours before the meeting. Accommodations for disabilities are available upon request.