Hawaii § 334-2 - Mental health system.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 334-2 — Mental health system., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 334-2. Mental health system.
The department of health shall foster and coordinate a comprehensive mental health system utilizing public and private resources to reduce the incidence of mental or emotional disorders and substance abuse, to treat and rehabilitate the victims in the least restrictive and most therapeutic environment possible, and to provide treatment and care for homeless individuals with serious and persistent mental health challenges to enable them to reside in a permanent dwelling unit or homeless facility, as defined in section 346-361. The department shall administer such programs, services, and facilities as may be provided by the State to promote, protect, preserve, care for, and improve the mental health of the people. [L 1967, c 259, pt of §1; HRS §334-2; am L 1984, c 218, §2; am L 2016, c 186, §3] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 334-2
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 334-2 cover?
Section 334-2 ("Mental health system.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 334-2?
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Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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