Ke Ola Hou
Medium
Implementation
High
“We need to solve the mental health crisis in Lahaina and on Maui.”
Community Quote from Long-Term Planning Recovery Survey
Project Description and Purpose
- 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.
- Ke Ola Hou will provide long-term stability to an established program that incubates and accelerates wellbeing for members of the community.
- 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.
Temporary Location of Ke Ola Hou
Interdependencies, Roadblocks and Next Steps
- Partnerships have been established and interim space has been secured for five years.
- Long term programming, space acquisition, funding, and construction will be needed.
Project Details
Cost Estimate
First Year: $1.7 million First 5 years: $5.5 million
Potential Funding Sources
Community Grant – Ola Ke Kanaka – Physical, Spiritual, Mental & Emotional Health
Existing Funding Sources
$1.4 million secured from the County budget
Project Lead
State Department of Health
County Department of Human Concerns
Project Partners
Rotary Club
Kaiser Permanente
Alano Club
Na Mea Ike ‘Ia
American Red Cross
County of Maui