Urging The Department Of Health's Child And Adolescent Mental Health Division To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Establishment Of A Community Mental Health Center Office, Also Known As A Family Guidance Center Office, In Kau In The County Of Hawaii.
Impact
The establishment of a Family Guidance Center in Kaū would significantly alter the landscape of mental health services on the island, as it would address a critical gap in service provision for the southern region. The feasibility study would assess the potential for this new center, analyzing factors such as community needs, available resources, and potential impacts on existing facilities. If approved, this initiative could expand essential mental health support to children and youth who currently face delays due to travel constraints.
Summary
SCR151 urges the Department of Health's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division to conduct a feasibility study on establishing a Community Mental Health Center Office, commonly known as a Family Guidance Center Office, in the Kaū area of Hawaii County. The resolution highlights the need for such a center to improve access to mental health services for children and youth in the region who experience serious emotional or behavioral challenges. Currently, the lack of adequate facilities compels many to travel significant distances, up to a hundred miles, to receive necessary services, which poses a barrier to accessing timely care.
Contention
While the resolution passed unanimously in the Senate Human Services Committee, potential points of contention could arise during the feasibility study or subsequent legislative processes. Stakeholders may debate funding, resource allocation, and the prioritization of mental health services in comparison to other urgent needs in the community. Additionally, if the study identifies significant demand for services but no immediate means of funding, this could create challenges in moving forward with the implementation of the proposed center.
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Urging The Department Of Health's Child And Adolescent Mental Health Division To Conduct A Feasibility Study On The Establishment Of A Community Mental Health Center Office, Also Known As A Family Guidance Center Office, In Kau In The County Of Hawaii.
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