Caribbean Haven Residential Centre

For 25 Years, Caribbean Haven Residential Centre (CHRC) has been a home built on compassion and community. This milestone belongs to every person who walked alongside CHRC and believed in its mission through the years.

Our Ministry would like to congratulate Caribbean Haven for 25 years of providing a safe and structured environment for individuals seeking to rebuild their lives.

Here to many more years of health, hope, and resilience.

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Family Resource Centre of Counselling Services

On 16 November 2025, Caribbean Haven Residential Centre(CHRC) celebrated 25 years of transformation and hope. Established on 16 November 2000 under the Department of Counselling Services (formerly Department of Substance Abuse Services) and opened by the then Minister of Health, Honourable Anthony Eden, CHRC has become a cornerstone of substance use treatment and recovery for adults in the Cayman Islands.

When CHRC opened its doors in Breakers, Grand Cayman, the island’s treatment landscape for substance misuse was limited. The decision to establish a dedicated residential facility for both men and women recognised the pressing need for a safe, structured environment where individuals could begin rebuilding their lives.

“Prior to the opening of the Department of Substance Abuse Services, and by extension CHRC, the arrangements in place at the time involved sending persons affected by substance misuse to established facilities for residential treatment overseas,” reflects Judith Seymour, Director for the Department of Counselling Services. “However, it was recognised that those arrangements were woefully inadequate to address the complexities of the needs presenting in our clients and their families, and that for long-term transformation to take place in their lives, it would be critical to offer treatment to persons within their own environments.”

Read the full press release here: http://bit.ly/3LIedSN



Cayman Islands Government

As Recovery Month comes to a close we would like to extend a special thank you to our generous sponsors and donors who helped make our events extra special!

Recovery is a journey - and you are not alone! We celebrate those who are taking courageous steps towards a better tomorrow.
If you or a loved one need support, please visit us at https://www.dcs.gov.ky/our-services to see how we can help.

Our teams and CHRC and DCS are here to support you in your recovery journey! Visit our website for more about our services: https://www.dcs.gov.ky/our-services

We hope to see you at this weekend's Family Fun Day too! https://www.chrc.gov.ky/recovery-month-family-fun-day

We are gearing up for this year's Family Fun Day at the Cayman Turtle Centre! Register now to secure your spot and enjoy a fun-filled day including lunch and door prizes! https://www.chrc.gov.ky/recovery-month-family-fun-day

Please join us at this year's Recovery Month events to learn more about how to support your loved ones and to support their brave journeys: https://www.chrc.gov.ky/recovery-month

Feel free to check out these resources to learn more about mental health and addiction: https://www.dcs.gov.ky/resources-2

Have you registered for this Friday's movie night yet? We hope to see you there for a powerful night of entertainment, learning, and connection!
You can scan the QR code below to register, or complete the form at this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5V9HY5