Behavioural Health

Behavioural Health Mental Health - HSA Cayman Islands Best of Cayman silver badge

HSA Behavioural Health Department offers the most integrated and largest range of inpatient and outpatient mental health services in the Cayman Islands.

Our team of experts includes specialists in psychiatry, neuropsychiatry, psychology, ABA/behaviour therapy, mental health nurses, clinical social workers, and other clinicians trained to help children, adolescents, adults, and older adults with complex mental health needs.

Inpatient Clinic

Our 11-bed inpatient facility provides 24-hour specialised medical treatment for acutely ill patients with severe mental health needs.

Outpatient Clinic

We offer a variety of outpatient services to children, adolescents, adults and elderly persons including crisis intervention, consultation and liaison services, forensic services, community outreach, public education and research. Interventions are offered for depression, anxiety, trauma and a range of other mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.

We also offer assessment and acute intervention for child protection cases as well as psychological, neuropsychiatric and psychiatric consultation, and medication management.

Location: 3rd floor at Smith Road Medical Centre, 150 Smith Road

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am -4:30 pm

Specialty Care

Smith Road Medical Centre

150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
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Behavioural Health Services

Adult Psychology
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Psychotherapy
  • Bereavement Counselling
  • Stress Management
  • Psychological Assessments
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA Therapy)
  • Parent and Caregiver Training
  • Life Span Behavioural Therapy
  • Behavioural Assessment
  • Home, School, and Clinic-based Therapy
Child Psychology
  • Theraplay & Hypnotherapy
  • Trauma-focused Intervention
  • Psychotherapy
  • Psychological/EdPsych Assessments
Community Care
  • Support treatment plans for those with acute & chronic mental illness in the community
Psychiatry
  • Adult and Child Psychiatry
  • Neurodegenerative Disorders
  • Psychiatric Evaluations
  • Medication Management
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Care

Alex's Place

Launched in partnership with the Alex Panton Foundation and Ministry of Health & Wellness, our comfortable and youth-friendly centre complements the Accident & Emergency department by providing care and support to children and adolescents (ages 10 – 20) experiencing mental health issues.

Alex’s Place, HSA’s Adolescent Mental Health Hub officially opened in January 2023. Services are currently offered Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm.

Alexs Place Interior Mural

Alex's Place Interior Mural Painting

Alex’s Place is located at the front of the Cayman Islands Hospital on the left after passing the main Atrium. Walk-ins and referrals welcome.

A multi-disciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, paediatric/adolescent mental health nurses, social workers, and occupational therapists will provide evidence-based care focused on crisis response in the management of mental health-related risks and community outreach services.

Persons may be escorted to the Accident & Emergency department following the triage process. This depends on the medical conditions presented, as some symptoms may be manifestations of other illnesses, which are appropriately treated by the medical team in the emergency room.

The A&E department will also support medical doctors when treating persons experiencing severe agitation.

With the continued collaboration and new ventures with local charities, mental health service providers, youth services, and government bodies, Alex’s Place is a step forward in ensuring an integrated service that meets the needs of the youth in our community.

Clinic

Alex's Place (Adolescent Behavioural Health Centre)

George Town Hospital
95 Hospital Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
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Day Centre

Our day facility provides a supportive learning environment, clinical assistance and social support for patients having on-going difficulties with community adjustment and interpersonal relations. The daycare programme offers continuing treatment while enabling a patient to live in the community.

Location: 65 Smith Road (Former Light of the World Building across from Pines Drive)

Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am – 2 pm

Our Team

Behavioural Health

Dr Arline McGill

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town
Behavioural Health

Dominic Basson

Smith Road Medical Centre 150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Behavioural Health

David Nightingale

Smith Road Medical Centre 150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Chantal Basson

Alex's Place (Adolescent Behavioural Health Centre) George Town Hospital
95 Hospital Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Dr Tonya Holder

Alex's Place (Adolescent Behavioural Health Centre) George Town Hospital
95 Hospital Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Dr Stenette Davis

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Antonia Hawkins

Smith Road Medical Centre 150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Sophia Chandler Alleyne

Smith Road Medical Centre 150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Adolescent Behavioural Health

Cavelle Chai-Hong-Delfosse

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town
Behavioural Health

Paulette Gayle

Smith Road Medical Centre 150 Smith Road
George Town, Grand Cayman
Behavioural Health

Samantha Sharpe

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town
Behavioural Health

Dr Omotayo Bernard

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town
Behavioural Health

Dr Marc Lockhart

George Town Hospital 95 Hospital Road
George Town, George Town