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New facility to aid Oahu’s most troubled homeless individuals

The Institute for Human Services Wednesday unveiled ‘Imi Ola Piha, a new facility in a new approach to treating Oahu’s most troubled homeless individuals at a 24-hour triage center.

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The Institute for Human Services Wednesday unveiled ‘Imi Ola Piha, a new facility in a new approach to treating Oahu’s most troubled homeless individuals at a 24-hour triage center.
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Brandon Kimura, Craig Nakamura and Connie Mitchell looked on during Wednesday's open house. The facility will provide short-term mental health and substance abuse detox treatment to clients who are too unstable for a homeless shelter but not medically fragile enough to require paramedic services and treatment in a hospital.
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A patient room is seen at Wednesday's open house.
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Honolulu Prosecutor Steve Alm attended Wednesday's open house.
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IHS' Masaniai Castro speaks with Anne Leake, a volunteer at Kaumakapili Church, in the laundry room and shower area.
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Honolulu Police Chief Joe Logan with speaks Connie Mitchell, IHS Executive Director.

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