What's Being Discussed
The State Council on Mental Health is holding its regular public meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. You can attend in person in Pearl City, join via Zoom, or call in by phone. Key topics include:

Suicide Prevention Task Force Strategic Plan — A presentation updating the Council on the current plan (9:30 a.m.)
988 Lifeline sustainability and a new crisis services resource guide — A presentation from NAMI Hawaii's policy director on the future of crisis services (10:30 a.m.)
Annual mental health block grant report — A briefing on what the Council is expected to submit to the federal government (SAMHSA) for 2026
2027 Council report to the Governor and Legislature — Early discussion on preparing this required report
Legislative priorities for 2027 — Identifying mental health topics the Council may advocate for in the upcoming legislative session
Updates from Council members representing various sectors including education, judiciary, vocational rehabilitation, youth advocates, and family members

Decisions Expected

Approval of the August 11, 2026 meeting minutes
Approval of thank-you letters to June presenters related to the Mental Health Block Grant application

Who Should Pay Attention

People living with mental illness and their families
Mental health providers and advocates in Hawaii
Anyone interested in suicide prevention, crisis services, or mental health policy
Community members who want to provide public testimony — oral comments are limited to three minutes per agenda item