Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition, Inc.

05/05/2026

Join us tomorrow, 6th May, 7:15am ast on ABS Television/Radio ABS Today☀️ to celebrate Mental Health Awarness Month!

“Where is Your Mental Health Today?”
Let’s Discuss:
•Mental Health Spectrums
•Signs
•Strategies to Cultivate Mental Well-being
Led by Cerene Prince, MSW, LCSW
Founder & President, ABHC
Licensed Psychotherapist

04/05/2026

LET’S MAKE IT 50🙌🏾
📣Volunteers Needed!
On May 17th, 2026, ABHC, in collaboration with the Directorate of Gender Affairs and CHATS Antigua, is hosting a FREE Retreat for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Autism.
To promote parental wellness, we are creating a Child Sensory Room that will provide an inclusive space for children with Autism and their siblings, allowing parents to participate in an educational and supportive workshop.

Event Details:
Date: May 17th, 2026
Volunteer Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
WE NEED HELP WITH:
✔️Greet guests and help with check-in
✔️*Engage children in the Child Sensory Room
✔️Set up and Breakdown
✔️Support attendees, guest speakers, media
*CHATS Antigua will provide training and guidance

VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
• Have a Commitment
• Flexible Scheduling
• Communication Skills
• Have Positive Attitude
NOTE:
- Lunch provided
-Travel Stipend Ofdered
- Letter of recommendation available upon request

Learn more, Sign-Up! Scan the QR code or tap here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejp-zjmHwlg26azfFTJMcDtk2QiYkNNSHGpp3rjR6hrUEANw/viewform

We appreciate your support in making this event a success!

04/05/2026

Happy Labour Day!

As we ease back into the work week, we’re working diligently behind the scenes to create a meaningful and impactful retreat for parents, caregivers, and the wider community.

Over 100 parents and caregivers have shared what matters most to them—and we’re committed to delivering:
✔️ Gender differences in autism
✔️ Practical strategies
✔️ Access to resources
✔️ Mental health support

✨ This is a FREE event
Limited seating ➡️ Limited supplies

Come early 📋 Leave informed 💫

📅 Date: Sunday, 17th May
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: Multipurpose Cultural Centre, Perry Bay

03/05/2026

22 VOLUNTEERS CONFIRMED!
Retreat for Parents+Caregivers of Autism 17.5.26

01/05/2026

📣 The Youth Mental Health Fund is officially OPEN! 🚨

The Youth Mental Health Fund is a programme under the 2026 Youth Mental Health & Holistic Wellness Access Programme (YMHAP). This initiative is made possible through the partnership and generous support of the Mill Reef Fund.

YMHAP provides vouchers to help eligible youth and families offset the cost of mental health services, including:

• Individual, family, and group counselling
• Psychiatric care
• Psychological testing and evaluations

Who Can Apply?
• Youth ages 6–25
• Youth residing in Antigua and Barbuda
• Youth currently receiving or seeking mental health counselling, psychiatric care, or psychological testing

Our mission is simple:
To expand access to mental health care so that support is accessible, dignified, and within reach for young people and families.

Learn more, Apply here⤵️
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdosHW5GBRcA9E5EWW5dDf7jaPO7X71xxSifTWaPLb2ncMsxA/viewform?usp=header

01/05/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Reminder: you don’t have to do it alone. Tap into:
Community Wellness Events
Wellness Workshops
Mental Health Counselling
Trusted Adults and Friends

You matter.

30/04/2026

💙 Closing Autism Awareness Month with Purpose

As we come to the end of Autism Awareness Month, we move beyond awareness into action.

Through this FREE Retreat for Parents & Caregivers of Children with Autism, we are creating space for learning, support, and community—while ensuring children are seen, supported, and included.

We are deeply grateful to our partners, supporters, and the Mill Reef Fund for helping make this vision possible.

The work continues. The conversations continue. The support continues.

Because every family deserves to feel supported. 💙

AntiguaAndBarbuda

30/04/2026

20 VOUCHERS APPROVED
3 Vouchers Redeemed
5 Vouchers Available⤵️

29/04/2026

👑Meet Our Ambassador: Terese Millet Joseph, LMCH PhD(C) ✨

Counseling Psychologist, Podcaster, and Founder of Always a Queen: A Metamorphosis, Terese is passionate about helping committed to helping individuals grow, heal, and step fully into their purpose.

Through her work, she reminds us that mental wellness is not a luxury — it’s a foundation for confidence, identity, and healthy relationships.

As part of the Youth Mental Health & Holistic Access Programme (YMHAP), Terese is helping us raise awareness about the importance of early support, emotional wellbeing, and empowering families with the tools to help young people thrive.

Thank you for being an ABHC Ambassador commuting to Empowering Youths | Expand Access | Strengthening Futures

Interested in funds to help pay for mental health counselling? Applicants must be ages 6-25 and reside in Antigua and Barbuda⤵️
Learn more, and get the free application here: https://forms.gle/NfVi2ohXpugMccD88

29/04/2026

We believe psychoeducation is key to destigmatizing mental health.

ABHC’s Scholarship Programme to Fund Youth Mental Health Care and Education is designed to equip young people and their parents with the knowledge, tools, and resources needed to normalize conversations about mental health, seek appropriate care, and offer compassionate peer support to those who may be struggling.

Here’s a quick guide to help you better understand “Who’s Who in Mental Health.”

While all mental health professionals play an important role, it’s helpful to know who to contact when you need:
• A psychosocial assessment
• A mental health diagnosis
• Psychological or psychiatric testing
• Psychotropic medication

FACT: You can work with a Counselling Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist, and a Psychiatrist—yes, all three can be part of your care team.

Antigua and Barbuda’s Ministry of Health remains committed to ensuring that the voices of children and adolescents help shape the final Mental Health Bill—moving toward a more integrated, people-centered, and community-based system of care grounded in a life-course approach to mental wellness.

As this important work continues, community members and healthcare professionals can access support through the Accreditation Board, which facilitates quality assurance in tertiary education in Antigua and Barbuda: http://abnab.edu.ag

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