HI HCR169

Mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes are disproportionately concentrated along Oahu's Waianae coast, resulting in individuals from other parts of Oahu being referred to services in that area.

The State and City and County of Honolulu are urged to recognize and address this inequitable distribution of supportive housing facilities across the island.

Partners in Care Oahu is requested to consult with stakeholders on issues including proximity of supportive homes to children, elderly, and recreational areas; transparency; liability insurance; oversight; and community engagement.

The resolution also raises concerns about insufficient Honolulu Police Department and Department of Planning and Permitting resources to address facility-related issues.

Certified copies would be transmitted to multiple state and county officials, including the Directors of Health and Human Services, Mayor of Honolulu, and neighborhood board chairs for the Waianae Coast and Nanakuli-Maili areas.