HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Honolulu's Mayor Rick Blangiardi, alongside city and county leaders, will convene with homelessness and healthcare experts to introduce the city's latest endeavor: the Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite facility.
Designed to address urgent healthcare needs among the homeless population, the facility will also assist individuals in obtaining vital documents like birth certificates and identification cards to help facilitate their transition into transitional housing.
Speakers at the event will include Mayor Blangiardi, Ian Santee from the Honolulu Emergency Services Department, Anton Krucky of the Department of Community Services, and others.
Dr. Dan Kehoe, a licensed clinical psychologist from North Shore Mental Health, and Sean Sanada, Chief Administrative Officer for Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite, will also contribute insights.
The unveiling is scheduled for Wednesday, June 12, at 11:30 a.m. at the Leahi Behavioral and Medical Respite facility.