The meetings are the start of the development and future implementation of a Comprehensive Mental Health Plan to improve mental health services on all islands, the DOH said in a news release.

Health Director Chiyome Fukino is scheduled to attend and conduct a total of 10 meetings on the islands of Hawai`i, Kaua`i, Lana`i, Maui, and Moloka`i. Two meetings will also be held in Windward and Leeward O`ahu. In addition to the scheduled "talk story" sessions, the public can also participate by signing up to become a member of a subcommittee; taking part in an interview; joining a focus group; or contacting the Transformation Working Group directly with

ideas or suggestions. The DOH would like to invite anyone interested in helping transform mental health services in Hawaii to participate.

A list of the meetings:

Today

Molokai: 8:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kulana `Oiwi Halau, 610 Mauanloa Hwy. Call 984-8200

Kaneohe: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Hale Akoakoa, Rm. 105, 45-720 Keaahala Rd. 586-4113

Thursday

East Kaua`i (Lihue): 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. King Kaumuali`I Library, 4380 Hanamaulu Rd 241-3614

Friday

Maui (Hana): Noon to 3 p.m. Hana Library, Hana High & Elementary School 984-8200

August 6

Lanai: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Lana`i High & Elementary School Cafeteria 984-8200

August 7

Hawai`i (Ka`u/Pahala): 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pahala Community Center 974-6006

Hawai`i (Hilo): 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Hilo County Aupuni Conference Cnt., 101 Pauahi St. 974-6006

August 8

Leeward Oahu (Nanakuli): 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. KS Community Learning Cnt., 89-101 Farrington Hwy. 586-4113

August 9

Hawai`i (Kamuela): 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. W.M. Keck Observatory Conf. Rm., 65-1120 Mamalahoa Hwy. 974-6006

Hawai`i (Kailua-Kona): 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Kealakehe High School Cafeteria, 74-5000 Puohulihuli St. 974-6006

August 10

Maui (Central Maui)

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani St. 877-9849

August 14