Virgin Islands Child Psychiatry Access Program

24/07/2026

We are taking over the Museum for an evening of strategy & connection! 🚀🧠 Think you’ve got game? Prove it. Join us for a night where strategy meets community!♟️🇻🇮

🎒 Who’s Invited: Teens (ages 13+) and their adult caregivers are encouraged to join the fun! (Note: To keep the focus on our adolescents, we kindly ask that younger siblings stay home for this one)

📍 Where: VICM (Buccaneer Mall)
🕔 When: Friday, July 24 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
🎟️ Cost: FREE for all USVI teens and adult caregivers!
🧃 Refresh & Play: Enjoy healthy drinks provided by CC1 Virgin Islands!

🧩Get ready for epic games run by mathematicians from the University of the Virgin Islands and our friends with The Concrete Bloom! ✨

🙏 A huge thank you to this session's sponsor for making this event completely free of charge! Funded in part through the Virgin Islands Department of Health under the American Rescue Plan Act – Pediatric Mental Health Care Access New Area Expansion program, awarded by HHS/HRSA Award Number 6 U4AMC53384 (Virgin Islands Department of Health - Virgin Islands Child Psychiatry Access Program).

Virgin Islands Child Psychiatry Access Program University of the Virgin Islands

23/07/2026

🎉 **Teen Time is here!** 🧠✨

VICPAP is excited to share this fun opportunity for teens to connect, unwind, and enjoy an evening designed just for them! Join us at the **Virgin Islands Children’s Museum on Friday, July 24, from 5:30–7:30 PM** for an engaging night of fun, connection, and positive vibes. 🙌🏽💚

Bring a friend, come ready to have a great time, and don’t miss out!

📲 Check out the shared post for more details.

⏰ TOMORROW IS THE NIGHT! ⏰ TEEN TIME Game Night kicks off, July 24th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM! FREE Fun for 13+ adolescents.

Flex critical thinking skills, hang out in a cool environment, and claim ultimate bragging rights. 🧩✨

Snacks, strategy, and epic board game showdowns. Healthy drinks provided by CC1 Virgin Islands! This session funded in part through the Virgin Islands Department of Health under the American Rescue Plan Act – Pediatric Mental Health Care Access New Area Expansion program, awarded by HHS/HRSA Award Number 6 U4AMC53384. Thank you for making FREE Admission possible!

👋 See you there!

www.vichildrensmuseum.org/teentime

CC1 Virgin Islands Virgin Islands Department of Health

10/06/2026

June is Men’s Health Month.

Men play an important role in the lives of children as fathers, caregivers, mentors, educators, and providers. Supporting men’s physical and mental health helps strengthen families and improves outcomes for children and adolescents.

Mental health challenges can affect how adults show up for the young people who depend on them. Recognizing stress, seeking support, and promoting healthy coping strategies benefit not only men, but the children and families they support.

Through the Virgin Islands Child Psychiatry Access Program (VICPAP), pediatric and primary care providers across the U.S. Virgin Islands have access to free, rapid child psychiatry consultation, guidance on mental health concerns, and help connecting families to local resources.

If you are a provider supporting children and families, you are not alone.

📞Contact the VICPAP consultation line at 340-514-0705 to learn how we can support your work. Healthy adults help build healthier futures for children.

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09/06/2026

June is National PTSD Awareness Month.

Post‑Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after a person experiences or witnesses a traumatic event. While PTSD is often associated with adults, children and adolescents can also be affected. In youth, PTSD may show up as changes in behavior, difficulty concentrating, emotional distress, or challenges at school.

Early identification and trauma‑informed support can make a meaningful difference. Through the Virgin Islands Child Psychiatry Access Program (VICPAP), pediatric and primary care providers across the U.S. Virgin Islands have access to free, rapid child psychiatry consultation, guidance on trauma‑informed care, and support connecting families to local mental health resources.

If you are a provider caring for a child impacted by trauma, you are not alone.

📞Contact the VICPAP consultation line at 340-514-0705 to learn more about how we can support you.
Together, we can help children heal and thrive.

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