The Rotary Clubs of St. Vincent have reaffirmed their commitment to community service with the handover of a refurbished Occupational Therapy Unit at the Mental Health Centre in Glen, along with a donation of recreational supplies aimed at enhancing patient care and supporting the work of healthcare staff.
The handover ceremony took place yesterday at the Centre, where representatives of the Rotary Clubs officially presented the refurbished unit and donated items to the institution’s management. The donation included a range of much-needed recreational and therapeutic materials, including board games and arts and crafts supplies, which the Centre’s management identified as priorities to support patients’ daily rehabilitation and therapeutic activities.
Speaking at the ceremony, President of the Rotary Club of St. Vincent South, Kim Haydock, said the initiative reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life of vulnerable members of the community through meaningful partnerships and service projects. Haydock said the project “is a means of assisting patients with healing and recovery through stimulation of occupational and recreational interventions.”
Senior Nursing Officer at the Mental Health Centre, Kayashma Charles, expressed appreciation for the donation, noting that partnerships with community organizations are invaluable in helping the facility deliver quality care.
Charles said, “This investment provides us with an even stronger foundation on which to build our rehabilitation programmes. It will enhance the work already being done while creating new opportunities to promote independence, dignity, and lasting recovery.”
Director of Mental Health Services, Alisa Alvis, also thanked the Rotary Clubs for their generosity and continued support of mental health services in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Alvis said the refurbished unit will “allow our clients to engage in purposeful, dignified activities that are central to genuine rehabilitation—not only helping them manage their symptoms, but also rebuilding their skills, restoring their confidence, and providing a pathway to reintegration into society.”
The donation forms part of the Rotary Clubs’ broader humanitarian service programme, which focuses on improving lives, strengthening communities, and promoting care, dignity, and recovery throughout St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
