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Helplines in Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands Crisis Centre

Open 24/7

Free confidential support to all survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter (up to 60 days), crisis counseling, support groups, children and youth programmes, transitional housing, and aftercare. Serves women, men, and children.

RCIPS Child Protection

Open 24/7

Royal Cayman Islands Police Service Protective Services. Child Safeguarding Investigations Unit (CSIU) handles child protection cases. Part of Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Legal requirement to report suspicion of neglect or abuse of a child.

Cayman LGBTQ Foundation

Email helpline - response within 24-48 hours

Free confidential support for LGBTQ+ community. Services include helpline, mental health and wellbeing support, sexual health testing and support, support groups, and advice for tackling hate crime and discrimination. Mission: create safe, inclusive, equitable culture for LGBTQ+ community.

Alcoholics Anonymous Cayman Islands

Various meeting times - check website for schedule

Free fellowship for people who have desire to stop drinking. Mutual support recovery program through 12-step principles. No dues or fees - self-supporting through contributions. Offers various meeting types: literature, Big Book studies, step and tradition meetings, gender-specific meetings. In-person and Zoom meetings available.

Peer support

Al-Anon Family Group of Grand Cayman

Tuesday 7pm-8pm (Zoom), Thursday 7pm-8pm (Zoom), Saturday 11am-12pm (in-person), Saturday 4pm-5pm (in-person)

Free fellowship for relatives and friends of alcoholics who share experience, strength, and hope. Believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. No dues for membership - self-supporting through voluntary contributions.

Peer support

Narcotics Anonymous Cayman

Various meeting times - check website for schedule

Free nonprofit fellowship for men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. Mutual support recovery program through 12-step principles. Regular group meetings to stay clean. No dues or fees.

Peer support

National Drug Council

Office hours

Government statutory body coordinating anti-drug measures. Provides free education programs for students, parents, and educators. Research and policy development. Resource and referral guide for substance use issues. Not a direct counseling service but coordinates referrals to support services.

Jasmine

Weekly clinics at HSA and Health City, and by appointment

Free palliative and hospice care for anyone with life-limiting or end-of-life illnesses. Services: symptom management, emotional support, patient advocacy, bereavement counseling for loved ones and community. Care provided at home or at Jasmine Villa facility.

The Mom Hour Perinatal Support

Contact via email for meeting information

Free perinatal support group for mothers dealing with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs). Runs on entirely voluntary basis. Provides peer support for mothers experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and related conditions.

Peer support

Department of Children & Family Services

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm; urgent concerns after hours: 911

Free government service protecting and promoting rights and welfare of children and families through preventative interventions, education, advocacy and community-based programs. Whole-of-family approach from early intervention to intensive casework. Child safeguarding services.

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