On February 27th, 2017, the Minister of Health, Agriculture and Human Services, Hon. Edwin Astwood, conducted a walk-through of the newly constructed Mental Health Home in Grand Turk.
This building represents the completion of phase 1 of the project and is designed to accommodate up to 12 low risk clients. The objective of the home is not only to provide accommodations for persons with chronic mental illnesses, but to also allow them to receive the therapeutic support and psychiatric interventions necessary to maintain their mental health.
Phase 2 of the project, which includes the construction of two additional buildings, will commence shortly and is expected to be completed by February of next year. This final phase will allow for the accommodation of 11 more persons and will include a unit to manage persons who are acutely mentally ill. It is envisioned that once complete, this home will also allow clients who are currently being treated overseas to return to TCI and receive continued care and management. The Director of Mental Health and Substance Dependence stated that “this project is yet another example of the Government’s commitment to take care of persons with mental illnesses”.
According to the Hon. Edwin Astwood the services that this home will offer is a much needed service for persons in our communities suffering from mental illness and a support to their families. He further stated “I am elated to see the completion of phase one of the construction of the Mental Health Home, located at the Old Grand Turk Hospital compound. Phase two is scheduled to commence later this year”.
For more information concerning this project contact the Director of Mental Health and Substance Dependence on 3383612.
