The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s Social Protection Policy and Action Plan for the Virgin Islands has been finalised following a workshop with key stakeholders.

Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley will be attending a Ministerial Meeting on Non-communicable Diseases (NCDS) and Mental Health in Barbados this week. 

The Virgin Islands joins the rest of the world in acknowledging Men’s Mental Health Week 2023 from 12^th to 18^th June.

Director of Disabilities Services Miss Crystal Estridge says this year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme “With Us Not For Us”, reinforces the message that persons who are special needs deserve to be treated as an individuals with their thoughts and feelings.

The community is invited to the ‘Bridge the Gap’ Showcase on Saturday, May 21 at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.

Health professionals are invited to participate in a free Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia.

The Safe Haven Transitional Centre will be launching its ‘Bridge the Gap Showcase’ later this month to encourage the public to de-stigmatise receiving mental health services.

The Ministry of Health and Social Development will be hosting a workshop on Medication Utilisation Review (MUR) of antipsychotics for patients with schizophrenia in the Virgin Islands.

The community outreach event organised for vulnerable individuals and persons living with mental health issues by the staff of Safe Haven Transitional Centre has been called a success.

Students throughout the Territory joined in the commemoration of ‘World Mental Day 2021’ last Friday October 8 by wearing silly hats.