HI SB2211

Requires the office of youth services to establish and coordinate a five-year safe places for youth pilot program beginning July 1, 2015, providing a network of safe places for youth ages 14-20 in crisis to access safety, advice, guidance, and services.

Establishes a safe places for youth pilot program coordinator position responsible for coordinating the safe places network, maintaining statewide listings, training personnel, building awareness through partnerships with schools and youth organizations, and convening annual meetings to assess program effectiveness.

Authorizes service providers to offer services to youth under 18 years of age without parental consent if the youth demonstrates informed understanding and consent, provided the provider cannot contact parents, parents refuse consent and the youth would face harm if returned home, or the youth refuses to provide contact information and would face harm if returned home.

Requires service providers to offer linkages to services including domestic violence prevention, trauma recovery, human trafficking resources, suicide prevention, teen pregnancy prevention, substance abuse support, behavioral health counseling, and educational/vocational assistance.

Makes an appropriation from general revenues for the coordinator position and temporary housing opportunities for participating youth, with the pilot program set to expire June 30, 2020.