Hawaii HB1420 amends supportive housing services to include employment assistance and mental health support.

Hawaii HB1420 modifies the administration of supportive services for residents in the supportive housing pilot program. It expands the services to include employment assistance, mental health support, and daily living activities. The statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions will manage these services, which can include payments up to $800 per unit per month. The bill also allows the office to establish rules and qualification standards for participants, and to enter into agreements with counties or nonprofit organizations for implementation.

Hawaii HB1420 amends supportive housing services to include employment assistance and mental health support.

Hawaii HB1420 modifies the administration of supportive services for residents in the supportive housing pilot program. It expands the services to include employment assistance, mental health support, and daily living activities. The statewide office on homelessness and housing solutions will manage these services, which can include payments up to $800 per unit per month. The bill also allows the office to establish rules and qualification standards for participants, and to enter into agreements with counties or nonprofit organizations for implementation.