If you’re looking for resources for support for mental health or mental illness in Aruba, try these organizations.
Psychiatrists / Psychologists
Respaldo
National Foundation for Mental Health Aruba
Tel: +297 281 5025
Facebook
Complaint Department Respaldo (some issues with email address, may take a while to respond)
Complaint Procedure Respaldo (in Dutch)
Complaint Procedure Respaldo Brochure (in Papiamento, Dutch, Spanish and English)
Complaint form Respaldo (in Dutch – beware, you will not receive a receipt of your complaint)
Complaint mediator: Kristel Browne
Available by phone on Wednesdays from 08.00 till 11.00
Hotline
Talk directly to a psychologist if you’re feeling overwhelmed
Only available from 14:00 – 22:00
Tel: +297 281-0909
Organizations
Jeffry Stijn Foundation for Mental Health and Patient Advocacy
mon-fri from 09:00 – 17:00
Facebook
LinkedIn
Twitter
contact
Cliëntenraad Respaldo (in Dutch)
Client council of Respaldo
e-mail address: nosteypabo@gmail.com (still some issues with the use of this email address, may take long before you get a reply)
Fundacion Contra Violencia Relacional (in Papiamento)
Foundation Against Domestic Abuse
Primavera 1b, Oranjestad, Aruba
Mon-Fri from 08:00 – 17:00
Tel: +297 583 5400
Stichting Hunto Ku Nos (in Dutch)
combating human trafficking and exploitation
info@huntokunos.org
Jordan Ling Foundation
Foundation to shed light on mental health through education, awareness, assistance, and the destigmatization of mental health in Aruba
Email: sharlenestarke@gmail.com
Tel: +297 593 6930
Peer to Peer support
Let’s Talk Mental Health Aruba (in Papiamento)
Local initiative to provide peer to peer support
Facebook
Facebook group (private)
Whatsapp group available
Alcoholics Anonymous
Sabana Liber 8 (Clubhouse)
info@aa-aruba.org
