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Maui Behavioral Health Resources announced the addition of two new board members following an installation ceremony at their annual meeting on June 23, 2023. David Jenkins and David Abelson, MD, will be joining the board effective July 1, 2023.

These funds benefit Maui Youth & Family Services programs, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, emergency shelter and therapeutic foster homes, outreach and advocacy, independent living and substance use prevention programs.

Aloha House was selected to receive a $2,000 grant from The Starbucks Foundation’s Neighborhood Grants program. This grant award was awarded, thanks to nominations from local Starbucks partners (employees) who recognized Aloha House’s work helping people with substance use and mental health issues on Maui.

With mental health entering more of our daily conversations, the national organization Mental Health America wants the public to have a solid foundation of

kcerizo@mauinews.com Maui County Council unanimously approved a bill that will make the host of a Maui gathering at home or another private residence liable for illegal underage drinking. In efforts to protect public health and reduce the costs of emergency response services, the council voted 9-0 during its meeting Friday afternoon to approve the social host bill on second and final reading. It will take effect Sept. 1 on Maui island. Molokai and Lanai received exemptions from the rule in a 5...