THE SENATE

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE

REGULAR SESSION OF 2012

 

COMMITTEE ON HEALTH

Senator Josh Green, M.D., Chair

Senator Clarence K. Nishihara, Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair

Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair

 

COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SERVICES

Rep. John M. Mizuno, Chair

Rep. Jo Jordan, Vice Chair

 

NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING

 

 

DATE:

Thursday, April 5, 2012

TIME:

2:30-3:30 pm

PLACE:

Conference Room 016

State Capitol

415 South Beretania Street

 

A G E N D A

 

Recent data confirm that every 2 days, someone in Hawaii dies from suicide.  The purpose of this informational briefing is to bring awareness to this important public health issue.  In addition, presentations will include information on how everyone in the community can play a role in suicide prevention – most importantly, knowing the warning signs of suicide, how to talk to a loved one who may be suicidal, and how to connect them to appropriate help/resources.

 

The following organizations have been invited to participate in this briefing:

·         Department of Health

·         Prevent Suicide Hawaii Task Force

·         University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

·         Mental Health America of Hawaii

·         Community representative of suicide survivors (those who have lost a loved one to suicide)

 

No Public Testimony will be accepted. Click here to review presentation materials.

 

If you or someone you know needs help:

·         Department of Health’s Access Line – 832-3100 (Oahu) or 1-800-753-6879 (Neighbor Islands)

·         National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

 

FOR AMENDED NOTICES:  Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored.  If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.

 

If you require auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e. ASL or foreign language interpreter, or wheelchair accessibility), please contact the committee clerk at least 24 hours prior to the hearing so that arrangements can be made.

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT 586-6130.

 

 

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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland

Chair

 

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Senator Josh Green, M.D.

Chair

 

 

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Rep. John M. Mizuno

Chair