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Project Information * 41. Project Title EXHIBIT A Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Anger Management Treatment Programs in Kona 42. Project Start Date 10/01/2025 43. Project End Date 06/30/2026 44. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. North Kona South Kona 45. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 8 *46. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. L6kahi Treatment Centers is a HawaPI Island -based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive behavioral health services to adults, adolescents, and children. Our programs address mental health challenges, substance use disorders, domestic violence, and anger management through culturally responsive and evidence -based care. By integrating cognitive -behavioral and existential psychotherapies, we empower individuals to develop meaningful reasons for change, enhance self-awareness, and create actionable strategies that foster emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. Our mission is to support the overall health and well-being of Hawai'i Island communities while honoring the unique cultural values of our state. Our ultimate goal is to remove barriers to treatment, improve recovery outcomes, and foster a healthier, more resilient Kona community. Every component of this project contributes to creatin a supportive environment where individuals can achieve long term stability and positive life change. * 47. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement We will provide the highest quality mental health and substance abuse treatment services that are culturally appropriate to Big Island adults, adolescents and children. This mission is accomplished through the use of an integrated approach to treatment utilizing both cognitive behavioral and existential psychotherapy. This allows the individual to formulate a reason for changing and create strategies to experience emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. * 48. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. L6kahi Treatment Centers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is directly connected to this project through its treatment programs, which are at the heart of our mission. We provide comprehensive behavioral health services, including substance use treatment, mental health counseling, domestic violence and anger management programs to individuals and families across Hawaii Island. This project strengthens those services by funding essential items not covered by clients' health insurance that are needed for care delivery. These supports ensure our nonprofit can continue providing accessible, high quality, and culturally responsive treatment that promotes recovery and community well-being. * 49. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form (Dist. 8 .xlsx Public Purpose of Requested Funds Per §2-138 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), the County may grant an award only if the proposed program or service provides direct public benefits and fulfills a public purpose within the County. 50. According to §2-136, "public purpose" is defined as a benefit to, improvement of, or promotion of the interests in the following areas. Please select all the public benefits to be derived from your County fund request: Public health and welfare of the people and the environment Victims of health or social crises