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Home My WebLink AboutRES 408 Draft 01 2024-2026COUNTY OF HAWAI`I STATE OF HAWAI`I RESOLUTION NO. 408 25 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO LOKAHI TREATMENT CENTERS TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES IN HILO. WHEREAS, Lokahi Treatment Centers is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide high -quality, culturally appropriate mental health and substance abuse treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children on the Big Island; and WHEREAS, Lokahi Treatment Centers is requesting funds to cover writing materials for clients, urinalysis and breathalyzer testing supplies, lab fees, external computer tablets, printer and fax machine supplies, which will serve a public purpose by benefiting, improving, or promoting the interests of the public health and welfare of the people and the environment, and victims of health or social crises; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAPI that, in accordance with section 2-139(a)(2)(C) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2016 Edition, as amended), Contingency Relief funds from Council District 2 are hereby transferred to the Department of Liquor Control to provide a grant to Lokahi Treatment Centers for the expenses and purposes identified in "Exhibit A," a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, in the following amount as set forth below: FUND: General AMOUNT OF APPROPRIATION: $2,500 OUT AND FROM: 1010-11-10191 Clerk-CouncilSVC— Contingency Relief $2,500 CREDITED TO: 1010-21-25139 Department of Liquor Control $2,500 Public Programs 530115 Misc. Contract Services (Lokahi Treatment Centers — Behavioral Health Services in Hilo) BF IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the Director of Liquor Control and Director of Finance, and that the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to make the necessary transfers in accordance with the terms of this resolution. Dated at Kona Hawaii, this 17th day of December , 20Z5_. INTRODUCED BY: 04�4 �)� C CIL 4,MBVJR, COUNTY OF HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the County of Haw-ni`i on December 17, 2025 ATTEST: kEm �r'�LC-L'E CHAIRPERSON & PRESIDING OFFICER ROLL CALL VOTE AYES I NOES ABS EX GALIMBA X HUSTACE X INABA X KAGI WADA X KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X KIERKIEWICZ X KIMBAL.L X ONISHI x VILLEGAS X 9 0 0 0 Reference: C- 635/Counci l RESOLUTION NO. :-� 1 � W Project Information * 37. Project Title EXHIBIT A Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Anger Management Treatment Programs in Hilo 38. Project Start Date 01/01/2026 39. Project End Date 06/30/2026 40. Please select all areas of Hawaii Island where the project will be administered, delivered, and implemented. Hamakua North Hilo South Hilo 41. Please select the district of the Council Member from which you would like to apply for Contingency Relief Funds. Council District 2 *42. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the project. L6kahi Treatment Centers is a Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 community. Every component of this project contributes to creating a supportive environment where individuals can achieve long-term stability and positive life change. *43. 501(c)(3) Mission Statement We 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. *44. In 1,000 characters or less, explain how the 501(c)(3) is connected to the project. Ldkahi 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. *45. Please upload a completed CRF Grant Budget Form. CRF Budget Form.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. 46. 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 47. In 2,000 characters or less, describe the measurable outcomes you aim to achieve with these funds. 1. Enhanced Client Engagement and Completion Rates By providing journals, notebooks, pens, and other writing materials, at least 85% of clients will have the necessary tools to actively participate in therapeutic sessions and complete assigned program activities. These materials will strengthen client engagement, accountability, and retention in treatment. 2. Improved Accountability and Recovery Monitoring Through consistent urinalysis and breathalyzer testing, 90% of clients will receive regular and documented toxicology screenings. This will help counselors monitor sobriety, inform treatment planning, and support compliance with court or probation requirements - key components of sustained recovery. 3. Technology -Supported Service Delivery Shared computer tablets will allow clients to securely review and electronically sign assessments, treatment plans, and other required documentation during sessions. This will reduce administrative time by at least 20%, streamline recordkeeping, and improve the accuracy of client files within the Hilo Office. 4. Operational Efficiency and Compliance The addition of a printer/fax machine and related supplies will enable staff to securely print, copy, and transmit treatment documents, consent forms, and reports. This will result in a 30% reduction in reporting delays, ensuring timely, HIPAA-compliant communication with courts, probation officers, and partner agencies. Contingency Relief Fund Budget Form Organization Name: Project Name: Lokahi Treatment Centers Substance Abuse, Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Anger Management Treatment Programs in Hilo Expense Description CRF Grant Other Cash Total Expense Expense Justification Sources Essential for clients to complete program Writing Materials (journals, notebooks, assignments, practice journaling as part of their $ 500.00 $ - $ 500.00 recovery process, and participate in evidence - pens, and other writing supplies) based exercises during individual and group sessions to support therapeutic engagement. Urinalysis and Breathalyzer Testing Supplies $ 1000.00 , $ $ 1,000.00 Required toxicology testing to monitor sobriety, and Lab Fees reinforce accountability, and inform treatment. Portable devices for clients to use during counselor sessions to review/sign assessments, treatment External Computer Tablets $ 250.00 $ $ 250.00 plans, and other documentation. The intent is not to provide each client with a personal device, but to have shared tablets available for client use within our Kona office. Enables staff to securely print, fax, and copy Printer/Fax Machine and Supplies $ 750.00 $ $ 750.00 treatment plans, consent forms, and client materials. Admin/ $ Overhead $ Expenses- $ Max. 10% $ of request: $ EXPENSESTOTAL $2,500.00 1 $ - $ 2,500.00