H.C.R. No. 88 Summary

• Requests the Department of Health restore funding for substance use disorder treatment services for residential, outpatient, and adolescent school-based programs during fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.

• Directs funding restoration to Hina Mauka, The Salvation Army Addiction Treatment Services, The Salvation Army Family Treatment Services, Po'ailani Inc., Aloha House, Malama Family Recovery Center, and Maui Youth & Family Services.

• Addresses loss of services affecting 550 adults and 200 students per year, and a 50% decrease in residential bed spaces for pregnant and parenting women.

• Urges the Department of Health to develop a statewide plan for identifying, coordinating, and developing treatment protocols including evidence-based and harm reduction practices for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.

• Requires transmission of certified copies to the Governor and Director of Health.