In an effort to reach out to Maui’s houseless population, the Maui Police Department’s Mobile Medical Education Unit (MMEU) has taken a hands-on approach by setting up shop along Ho’aloha Park. On Monday, November 4, the unit offered mental health services, assistance with food stamps, non-critical wound care, clothing, and a variety of other support resources to individuals in need. The initiative is part of a broader push to provide direct aid to those without stable shelter on the island.
According to a social media post by the Maui Police Department, several community partners have already been active participants in this endeavor. Aloha House has offered information on substance use and/or mental health services to five participants. Additionally, the Maui Aids Foundation provided hygiene kits, food, and free testing, also benefiting five participants.
Project Vision has played a role as well, providing information on SNAP and medical insurance benefits. This organization also helped two individuals with the navigation and acquisition of government benefits.
For those interested in accessing these services, the MMEU will maintain a presence along Hoʻaloha Park, located in Kahului, for the duration of November. Services are available between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., presenting a reliable opportunity for assistance during these times. This support mirrors a larger societal responsibility to not only acknowledge, but practically respond to the complexities faced by the houseless among us.
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