HI HR186

Requests creation of a Hawaii Mental Health Commission to develop a unified state mental health delivery service across Hawaii.

Identifies that mental health services are currently fragmented across multiple state departments and agencies, causing delays and confusion for consumers and families seeking care.

Calls for transferring certain mental health-related authority, duties, responsibilities, and jurisdiction from the Department of Health to the new Hawaii Mental Health Commission.

Notes that the lack of outreach, preventive services, and early intervention has exacerbated mental health problems with significant personal and societal consequences.

Requires transmission of resolution copies to Hawaii's Congressional Delegation, the Governor, county mayors, and various mental health advocacy organizations.