Homeless people face a number of barriers to getting the help, including a dearth of available housing and a safety net system that isn't always designed to meet their needs.

Rep. John Mizuno wants to create a public-private partnership to help fund the program.

James Koshiba has ambitious goals to reduce the number of people living on the streets.

The woman who died in a Banyan tree fire last month was once an award-winning coffee farmer. But she struggled with mental illness.

Democrats also have mental health bills in the works.