Hoʻolehua, Hawaiʻi – On Monday, December 4, 2023, Senator Lynn DeCoite (District 7, Hāna, East and Upcountry Maui, Molokaʻi Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, and Molokini) and Senator Joy A. San Buenaventura (District 2, Puna) will host a community conversation entitled “Molokaʻi Community Session on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.”
The informational session will include presentations and resources from C. Kimo Alameda, Psychologist and Community Advocate; Director Tia L.R. Hartsock, Office of Wellness and Resilience; Director Kenneth S. Fink, Department of Health; and Suwan K. McGrath, Maui County Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. Molokaʻi Community Partners in attendance will include Molokaʻi Homestead Farmers Alliance, Molokaʻi Rural Health Association CARES TEAM, and Maui County Area Health Education Center.
Please join Senator DeCoite and Senator San Buenaventura for a listening session with Moloka‘i community members to the discuss suicide prevention, mental health resources available and to help identify those that are still needed.
WHAT: Molokaʻi Community Session on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health.
WHEN: Monday, December 4, 2023
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lanikeha Community Center
2200 Farrington Ave
Ho'olehua, HI 96729
This meeting is open to all. Please pre-register at https://forms.office.com/r/XRELpKhuWW to ensure enough seating and food. The registration link also includes a short survey with a few questions to help the presenters better understand the needs of the Moloka’i community.
Please see the corresponding flyer for additional information.