The Cayman Islands can boast a number of health associations that can assist with a variety of needs.
Below are a list of organisations that may help residents deal with a variety of health-related issues.
Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide phenomenon and their work on island is no exception.
It is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.
It is not allied with any political or religious organisation and its primary purpose is to stay sober and help other alcoholics to achieve sobriety.
Contact: caymanaa.org
Cayman Hospice Care is free of charge and offers support to patients plus specialist nurses.
Bereavement support is also provided by this donation-funded service.
Contact: caymanhospicecare.ky
Cayman Heart Fund is a nonprofit, non-government organisation dedicated to the reduction of heart and circulatory dise
ase, the number one health problem in the Cayman Islands.
The organisation’s mission is to implement educational programmes, training courses, improve cardiac care, diagnostic techniques and understanding and eliminate smoking and trans fats from public buildings and restaurants as well as reduce refined sugars in diets.
Contact: caymanheartfund.com
Cayman Islands Cancer Society is a centre for education, information and a scheme to assist with tests for related diseases.
It requires an annual membership fee.
Contact: [email protected]
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre is a non-government charitable organisation providing guidance and crisis counselling, family support services and focusing on domestic and sexual abuse.
It seeks to provide safe temporary shelter for women and childrena and provide education and assistance.
Contact: [email protected]; hotline 1-800-534-2422
The Cayman Islands Diabetes Association and The Cayman Islands Diabetes Charitable Trust are two separate and valuable support groups for this disease.
The association holds meetings and is headed by Sylvia Perry whilst the charitable trust, under chairman Christina Rowlandson, assists with referrals, sponsorship and social and medical visits.
Association: 916-0995; Trust: 926-1053
The Cayman Islands Government’s counselling service at Department of Counselling Centre includes provision for couples, family therapy, group therapy, alcohol and drugs, crisis intervention and more plus a series of workshops and training seminars, all free and from qualified professionals.
Contact: [email protected]
Special Needs Foundation of Cayman gives support to parents of kids with special needs.
Contact: specialneedsfoundation.ky
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