Safe Haven Transitional Centre
Johnson's Ghut
Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Safe Haven Transitional Centre provides a number of therapeutic services for its clients. These include job readiness skills, life skills (retraining), case management, supported employment, independent employment, transitional employment, psycho-educational groups, individual counselling and outreach services.
Process
Step 1: A person must be referred to the Centre by any of the following agencies:
- Community Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Unit
- Social Development Department
- BVI Health Services Authority Social Services Unit
- BVI Health Services Authority Behavioral Health Unit
- Private Care Providers/Counselors
- Royal Virgin Islands Police Force
- Her Majesty's Prison
Consideration will also be given to walk-in cases where individuals recognize their issues and are seeking assistance or remediation. A referral must be accompanied by a bio-psychosocial assessment where applicable.
Step 2: The referral will be reviewed by the Centre and if further information is required, a staff from the Centre will make contact with the referring agency.
Step 3: A decision will be made within one to two weeks. Emergency cases will be handled on a needs basis.
Turn Around Time
One to two weeks
Department Contact Information
Safe Haven Transitional Centre
Business Hours:
The home is a 24 hour residential facility
Email Address: safehaven@gov.vg
Telephone:1(284) 468-5815
Fax:1(284) 468-5814