Free 24/7 hotline and coordination center for victims of human trafficking and migrant smuggling. Central contact point providing victim assistance, medical care coordination, legal support, social services, and education/awareness campaigns. Government-supported center established to inform, educate, and assist.
Free expertise and treatment center for victims of domestic violence and relational violence. Provides crisis shelter for up to 16 families, outpatient services, aftercare, counseling, and advocacy. Specifically serves women and children escaping intimate partner violence. Operating since 1995.
Free emergency dispatch for police, ambulance, and fire services in Aruba. 24/7 emergency response for life-threatening situations, medical emergencies, fires, and crimes in progress.
Free hotline providing direct access to a psychologist for immediate mental health support. Operated by Respaldo (National Foundation for Mental Health Aruba). For those feeling overwhelmed or in crisis.
Free and confidential youth helpline for children and young people ages 8-24. Provides support via phone, chat, and email. Operated by an independent charity since 1999, offering emotional support and guidance on various issues affecting youth.
Free LGBTQ+ advocacy and support organization. Provides monthly transgender support group ('Becoming'), legal advocacy for equal rights and marriage equality, educational resources, and community events. Aruba's primary LGBTQ+ support organization.
Free helpline for elderly adults (60+) to combat loneliness and isolation. Part of the 'Mi ta inclui' project from Club Kibrahacha 60+, launched in collaboration with the Ministry of Senior Affairs. Provides emotional support and friendly conversation for seniors.
Government-run social psychiatric service for complex mental health cases. Operates by appointment. Part of Aruba's public healthcare system. Coordinates with multiple agencies on complex social and criminal issues affecting at-risk individuals.
Free peer support program for people recovering from drug addiction. Multiple meetings per week at various locations across Aruba. Part of the worldwide Narcotics Anonymous fellowship following the 12-step program.
Free peer support program for people recovering from alcohol addiction. Multiple daily meetings in English, Spanish, and Papiamento at locations across Aruba and via Zoom. Part of the worldwide Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship following the 12-step program. Operating since 1995.
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