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Ke Ola Hou
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“We need to solve the mental health crisis in Lahaina and on Maui.”
Community Quote from Long-Term Planning Recovery Survey
Purpose
Ke Ola Hou will provide long-term stability to an established program that incubates and accelerates well-being for members of the community. For programming to take place, the State Department of Health released a request for proposals in September 2023 regarding potential interest in providing behavioral health, traditional healing, cultural practitioner, translation and interpretation services and general wellness-related services. These will be the prioritized providers upon requesting provider presence at the resilience center upon opening, and any remaining space will be offered publicly and shared with other interested parties.
A community survey was provided with responses from 122 members of the community, including 115 full-time residents. Of these participants, 57% identified mental health as a service they are in need of to support their path to resilience, 45% identified stress and trauma coping services as programs they would participate in, and 74% responded that it was very important for them to have a say in the development of the new healing and resilience center.
Project Description
This project will create an affordable program and administrative space in West Maui for nonprofit and government organizations to provide health, education and human services to wildfire survivors. It is meant to be a multipurpose center for resilience, mental health assessment and therapy, as well as a community resource gathering space. Services and activities range from quiet walks, gardening and conversations, to group activities like kanikapila, lei making, variety of classes, and social and community gatherings. There will also be healing help, from lomilomi to emotional support or professional therapists and many different opportunities to talk story.
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Interdependencies and Roadblocks
This project is dependent on construction and timelines for renovations. Construction costs are somewhat variable and are consuming a large amount of the allocated budget. There is a limitation to 5 years for the identified interim space per the landowner.
Next Steps
- Long-term programming scoped and funded
- Partnerships established and funding secured for a physical space rental (current lease is for 5 years)
Project Details
Cost Estimate:
First Year: $1.7 million First 5 years: $5.5 million
Existing Funding Sources:
- $1.4 million secured from the County budget
- Kaiser: $300,000
- American Red Cross
Project Lead:
- County Department of Human Concerns
- State Department of Health
Potential Funding Sources:
Community Grant – Ola Ke Kanaka – Physical, Spiritual, Mental & Emotional Health
Project Partners:
- Alano Club
- American Red Cross
- Kaiser Permanente
- Na Mea Ike ‘Ia
- Rotary Club
Alignment with West Maui Community Plan (WMCP)
- Goal 2.5 Safe, healthy, livable communities for all