
Behavioral Health Services Administration | About Department of ...
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is a government agency focused on promoting lifelong health and wellness in Hawaiʻi. Headquartered in Honolulu, it has a statewide presence with thousands of professionals (over 2,800 mentioned across the state, plus earlier note of 203 employees) dedicated to public health, disease and injury prevention, environmental health, and health care access. Founded in 1851, the department operates as a government agency under Government Administration, with headquarters in Honolulu and multiple offices in Hawaiʻi. Its activities include health promotion, emergency preparedness, health policy, and public health programs. For Behavioral Health Services specifically, the DOH encompasses behavioral health within its broader public health and health services mission, including prevention, mental health care, and wellness initiatives. Contact: 808-586-4400. Website: health.hawaii.gov.




