May is Mental Health Month. The State Department of Health and nearly 30 nonprofit partners want to end the stigma of mental health care and encourage people to get treatment
Green is the national color of mental health acceptance, representing hope, strength, support and encouragement for people who live with mental health concerns. To show their support, more than 200 iconic landmarks across the country will be lit in green this May.
As April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Hoʻoikaika Partnership is excited to host the 4th annual ‘Ohana Fest “Journey to Make Pono” on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens. This event is designed for families who are eligible for services offered by partner agencies. The event includes activities, community resources, music and giveaways.
Hawaii is now a “trauma-informed state.”
Under an executive order signed Tuesday by Gov. Josh Green, the state will now rely on understanding the life experiences of workers, families and individuals in finding solutions to support trauma survivors.
Mālama ʻOhana seeks to redesign and recommend transformative changes to Hawaiʻi’s existing child welfare system by working alongside families who have lived experience in the system.