HRS §334-12

Bilingual mental health services

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This section creates a state unit that offers mental health services in more than one language. It lists the services the unit must provide, like outreach, crisis help, and support. It does not set rules for individuals.

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The statute, as written — Bilingual mental health services

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

(a) There is established in the mental health division of the department of health, a mental health unit which shall provide bilingual mental health services statewide. (b) The mental health unit established in this section shall have the following functions and shall provide the following services: (1) Outreach; (2) Education; (3) Case finding; (4) Screening; (5) Referral and linkage; (6) Consultation; (7) Crisis stabilization; (8) Community support services; (9) System advocacy; (10) Client support and advocacy; and (11) Monitoring and follow-up.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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