The Department of Counselling Services, Cayman Islands Government

DCS Observes 14th Annual Recovery Month

By Carolina Ferreira Sep 07 2023

Recovery Month serves as an opportunity to increase the collaborative efforts amongst mental health service providers and community members who make recovery in all its forms possible, as well as highlight the annual theme which spotlights particular aspects of recovery that are particularly relevant during that year.

Parenting Campaign Launches

By DCS Apr 27 2020

During these times, the job of parenting has evolved to a new level of importance. New strategies must be employed to combat any negative effects of COVID-19. We are pleased to announce ...

DCS Services During COVID-19

By DCS Apr 01 2020

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) wishes to advise the public of our continued confidential services being offered during island-wide restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

COVID-19 Preparedness

By Elphina Jones Mar 20 2020

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) has made operational changes in response to the confirmation of the COVID-19 in Cayman.

The following amendments to service reflect the department¡¦s priority to maintain the health and well-being of clients, minimise risk of exposure to staff and help prevent the spread of the virus:

Mental Health helpline

By DCS Mar 20 2020

The Mental Health Helpline 1-800-534-MIND (6463) will be operational from today at 9am until 5pm. The line will be available Monday to Friday. EAP and the Counselling Centre will be manning the line along with the help of the Cayman Islands Psychological Association.

FRC Staff earn Designation to Train others

By Elphina Jones Feb 09 2020

Family Resource Centre (FRC) staffers have successfully completed the Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) Train the Trainers programme.

HWM Colour Me Purple 5K

By Miles Ruby Jan 16 2020

Save the date for the purplest 5K on island! More detail to follow! #eachforequal

October is STOOD UP month

By GIS Elphina Jones Oct 11 2019

The anti-bullying Dress for a Cause event, held a Pink Shirt shoot on the front steps of Government Administration Building, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Mr. Franz Manderson and the Director of Counselling Services Mrs. Judith Seymour.

September is Recovery Month

By Elphina Jones Aug 31 2019

The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) is marking Recovery Month, this September, with several awareness-raising activities and events.

“The annual observance is an important part of the department’s outreach work with people recovering from mental health and substance use disorders, their families and the broader community,” says DCS Director Judith Seymour.

“We have a clear mandate to help support families and individuals actively battling these issues. Along with therapies available at our community based clinic, The Counselling Centre, and Caribbean Haven Residential Centre, we are using a joined up strategy for targeting recovery by providing a series of educational opportunitie

Men's Voice Documentary available for viewing on You Tube

By FRC Dec 14 2018

View the complete short documentary film "Men's Voice" on You Tube

Deputy Governor's blog on International Men's Day Documentary Men's Voice

By Miles Ruby Nov 14 2018

Deputy Govenor,Franz Manderson, speaks about the Men's Voice Documentary which is to be premiered 19 November at Regal Cinema's in Camana Bay 6pm on International Men's Day

SNAP Training Upskills Teachers to support Students

By GIS Elphina Jones Oct 31 2018

Twenty-five government school educators received a full day of Stop Now And Plan (SNAP) training at the Family Resource Centre (FRC) on Thursday, 18 October 2018. In addition, two half-day SNAP sessions for 50 more teaching staff were held on 19 and 20 October. SNAP is an evidence-based programme which research proves is effective in helping children and their families develop strategies to manage their emotions and keep their problems small.