Hawaii HB1537 allocates funds for preventive mental health services for adolescents.

Hawaii HB1537 aims to address rising mental health issues among adolescents by funding preventive and early intervention services. The bill allocates $3,000,000 for the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide mental health services to adolescents. These services include early screening, education, and intervention to prevent escalation of mental health conditions and substance abuse. The bill also mandates a report to the legislature in 2027 detailing the use of funds and outcomes.

Hawaii HB1537 allocates funds for preventive mental health services for adolescents.

Hawaii HB1537 aims to address rising mental health issues among adolescents by funding preventive and early intervention services. The bill allocates $3,000,000 for the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide mental health services to adolescents. These services include early screening, education, and intervention to prevent escalation of mental health conditions and substance abuse. The bill also mandates a report to the legislature in 2027 detailing the use of funds and outcomes.