The public is notified that the BVI Health Services Authority has established a psychosocial hotline to assist persons with their mental wellness and emotional imbalance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Ministry of Health and Social Development is building capacity in its technical staff to manage mental, neurological and substance disorders.

The public is notified that the Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services will be hosting a Golden Hat Hunt as part of activities to commemorate World Mental Health Day on Thursday October 10.  

Director of Mental Health, Dr. Virginia Rubaine has said that the community must recognise that apart from mental health and depression diagnoses, there are other factors contributing to suicide.

The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association is a non-profit organization which aims to create awareness, encourage prevention of the disease and be the support system for families coping with loved ones suffering from the disease. 

Pictured are the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable, Calvin Malone and the staff at the Safe Haven Transitional Centre at their outreach event dubbed, ‘Striving to Make Mental Health Matter to All”.

“The Incredible Race – Survivor Edition” will be headlining activities to observe Mental Health Month in May.

Head of the Disabilities Division within the Social Development Department, Ms. Lorna Dawson is encouraging all residents to support all upcoming observances that bring awareness to the differently-abled community.

Residents of the Virgin Islands are encouraged to ‘Wear Lots of Socks’ on Thursday, March 21 in observance of World Down Syndrome Day.

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE will lead a delegation to the 2018 Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings being held in London from December 4 through 5.