The Antigua and Barbuda Holistic Coalition (ABHC) says its Youth Mental Health Fund will officially launch on March 18, 2026, providing financial assistance to help young people and families access professional mental health services across the country.
Under the programme, eligible youth may receive up to EC$240 in vouchers in 2026 to support services such as individual, family and group counselling, psychiatric care, and psychological testing and evaluations.
The fund is open to youth between the ages of 6 and 25 who reside in Antigua and Barbuda and who are currently receiving or seeking mental health counselling, psychiatric care, or psychological testing and evaluation.
According to the coalition, the programme will operate through three application cycles during 2026, and families may apply more than once. However, recipients may receive a maximum of EC$240 per year, and each voucher must be used within 90 days of the approval date. Funding will be awarded based on eligibility while resources remain available.
As part of preparations for the launch, the ABHC has introduced a group of mental health professionals who have partnered with the programme and agreed to accept vouchers issued through the Youth Mental Health Fund.
Participating providers include:
Dr. Chenelle Joseph, MD, FACP, FAPA
Dual Board-Certified in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
C. Joseph Medicine & Psychiatry
Services for ages 10–25
Website: https://tebra.com/care/provider/chenelle-joseph-md1871848358
Feona Charles-Richards, MSc
Counselling Psychologist
The Growth Practice
Services for ages 6–25
Email: admin@growthpractice.info
Instagram: @thegrowthpracticeanu
Kendra Telesford, M.A.C.P., C.C.C.
Canadian Certified Counsellor
Mindful Connections Counselling & Consulting
Services for ages 6–25
Website: https://mindfulconnections.ca
Instagram: @mindfulconnections.ca
Nicola Reefe-Babb, MSc
Counselling Psychologist
This Ability Mental Massage & Educational Development
Services for ages 13–25
Email: thisabilitymentalmassage@gmail.com
Instagram: @thisabilitymentalmassage
Regina Apparicio, MSc, PG Dip
Counselling Psychologist
Regain You
Services for ages 18–25
Instagram: @regainyou.transformself
Terese Millet-Joseph, MSc, LMHC
Counseling Psychology (Marriage & Family) | PhD Candidate, Human Development & Family Science
Always a Queen: A Metamorphosis
Services for ages 20–25
Instagram: @queenmetamorphosis
The coalition said the credentials of participating mental health partners have been verified through supporting documentation. However, applicants and families will be responsible for selecting a credentialed mental health professional, provider or organization.
ABHC also noted that it does not guarantee services and does not monitor or supervise the clinical services provided by listed professionals.
Families interested in applying can learn more and access the application link through the coalition’s event page:
https://www.abholisticcoalition.org/events-1/youth-mental-health-fund-launch-date-18th-march-2026
The initiative is intended to strengthen access to mental health support for youth and families throughout Antigua and Barbuda.