Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With The Ymca Of Honolulu To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.
Impact
The resolution highlights troubling statistics showing increases in mental health crises among youth, including significant rises in suicide attempts. In 2021, emergency room visits for suicide attempts surged by 51 percent for adolescent girls and 4 percent for boys compared to previous years. Such data underscores the necessity for community-based interventions to bolster mental wellness. By involving established organizations like the YMCA, which has a proven track record in service provision to youth, the state aims to effectively address mental health challenges and promote healthy developmental practices.
Summary
HCR67, a House Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-first Legislature of Hawaii, seeks to address the alarming mental health challenges faced by the youth of the state as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution urges the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services to collaborate with the YMCA of Honolulu in supporting the mental wellness of Hawaii's youth. Recognizing the substantial impact of the pandemic on social development and coping mechanisms for children and adolescents, this passage emphasizes the pressing need for mental health resources and support systems tailored for young individuals.
Contention
While the resolution appears to garner broad support due to the shared concern for youth mental health, it does not delve into specific grievances or opposition from legislative members. Nonetheless, the emphasis on cooperation between state departments and local organizations may raise questions regarding the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of such partnerships in addressing the breadth of youth mental health issues. Stakeholders will need to ensure that the collaborative approach leads to actionable programs and that it adequately addresses the complex needs of youth navigating their mental health in the shadow of the pandemic.
Same As
Urging The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services To Work With Community Partners, Including The Ymca Of Honolulu, To Support The Mental Wellness Of The State's Youth.
Urging The City And County Of Honolulu To Amend The Revised Ordinances Of Honolulu, As Proposed In A Bill By The Honolulu Youth Commission, That Creates A Safe Parking Pilot Program.
Urging The Department Of Human Services, Department Of Health, And Judiciary To Prioritize Ensuring That Contracts For Government Services Are Adequately Resourced To Cover The Costs Of Providing Those Services.
Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.
Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Report On The Cultural And Therapeutic Services Provided By Community-based Organizations At The Kawailoa Youth And Family Wellness Center.
Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Work With The Honolulu Police Department To Increase Enforcement Efforts Against Illegal Electric Bicycles And Dirt Bike Motorcycles To Make Sidewalks And Public Roadways Safer.
Requesting The Department Of Human Resources Development To Conduct A Sample Survey Of Organizations In The State Within The For-profit, Nonprofit, And Government Sectors That Have Successfully Implemented Remote Work, Hybrid Work, Or Telework Arrangements.
Urging The Department Of Natural Resources To Work With The Department Of Customer Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Appropriately Manage Feral Cat Concerns.
Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.
Urging The Honolulu City Council To Review Its Ordinance On Chickens, Investigate The Ordinance's Role In Contributing To The Growing Population Of Feral Chickens, And Take Action To Reduce The Growing Problem Of Feral Chickens.
Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu City Council, And Honolulu Authority For Rapid Transportation To Find A Means To Fund The Construction Of The Park-and-ride Garage At Waiawa Station And Urging The Department Of Transportation Services Of The City And County Of Honolulu To Establish Additional Transit Services Between Central Oahu And Waiawa Station.
Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.
Urging The Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Honolulu Police Department, And Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney's Office To Collaborate With Local Businesses And Community Partners To Implement Safe And Sound Programs In Ewa Beach, Kapolei, And Waianae.
Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.
Urging The Department Of Planning And Permitting Of The City And County Of Honolulu, Mayor Of The City And County Of Honolulu, And The Honolulu City Council To Ensure Greater Public Input Prior To The Construction Of Wind Machines Having A Rated Capacity Of Up To One Hundred Kilowatts.