Directory of Services

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Emergency Numbers

Barbados Fire Service                          PBX 535-7824/25

FIRE                                                                  311    

POLICE                                                            211       

 PBX 430-7100/430-7144

HOTLINE                                                        429-8787

QEH   AMBULANCE                                      511                                                                   

Bereavement Hot Line                                437-3630

Coast Guard                                                 536-2900

Defence Force                                              536-2500

Crisis Centre Hot Line                                    435-8222

Department of Emergency Management (DEM)    (After hours)

438-7575 /430-7100

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Accident/Emergency                                                                  436-6450    

QEH Ambulance                                                          

511

 

BARBADOS DRUG SERVICE

Purpose: To provide an effective rationalization of the supply of quality pharmaceuticals and related items to beneficiaries, and to maintain cost effectiveness.

 

Ministry of Health

Warrens Towers 2

Warrens

St. Michael

 

 

535-4300

Barbados Alzheimer’s Association

‘The Orchid’

Strathclyde,

St. Michael

429-8077

Cancer Support services

Ground Floor Alpha Building Dayrells Court Business Centre, Dayrells Road, Christ Church. 

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

228-7081

National Council for Substance Abuse

The Amaira Building

1st Ave, Belleville & Pine rd.

St. Michael

535-6272

Psychiatric Hospital
Black Rock

St. Michael 

625-8680

The National Assistance Board

‘Murrell House”

Country Road

St. Michael

535-3131

 

Mission Statement:  The National Assistance Board is “to maintain the dignity of elderly persons through an innovative range of social support and recreational services which are accessible, available and acceptable, thus enhancing their quality of life within their communities”.

 

The Home Care Programme provides support primarily to the elderly, offering a high level and quality of service.  All Home Care packages are tailored to a recipients specific needs and reviewed on a regular basis.  The Staff work in partnership with families and other support networks to enhance the quality for service users, in order to maintain them living independently within the community.  The service is free, with no financial obligation to recipient or family.

Geriatric Hospital

Beckles Road,

St. Michael

Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

436-6663

Jorris Dunner Elderly Day Care Centre

Golden Rock,

The Pine, St. Michael

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

 535-1801

535-1803 (Staff Lounge)

Barbados National Organization of the Disabled (BARNOD Inc.)

248-0656

National Disabilities Unit

535-3600

535-3612

Barbados Red Cross Society

Tel: 417-1530  or  417-2727

Department of Emergency Management

Tel: 438-7575

Police Headquarters

Tel: 430-7100

District Hospitals
ELAYNE SCANTLEBURY    CENTRE

PBX     422-9185

Tel: 422-9200

 

GERIATRIC  HOSPITAL

PBX    436-6663

Principal Nursing Officer     427-2167

 

GORDON CUMMINS                                        PBX 425-1860

Principal Nursing Officer        425-1810

St. LUCY                                                       PBX 422-9185

Principal Nursing Officer           439-8232

St. PHILIP                                                     PBX 423-7311

Principal Nursing Officer      423-4757

Health

Ministry of Health                                           Frank Walcott Building                                     Collymore Rock. St. Michael

536-3801

Purpose: To provide health care to all Barbadians of all ages

 

  • Acute medical care/long-term nursing care
  • General practice clinics and medical consultation
  • Mental Health Services
  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
  • Podiatry (foot care)
  • Dental Services
  • Nutrition education and counseling
  • Hypertension and diabetes education
  • Home visits by Clinical Medical Officers and the District Nursing Service to the elderly and incapacitated who cannot leave home
  • Environmental health programmes
HIV/AIDS

Ladymeade Reference Unit

Jemmotts lane,

St. Michael

HIV/AIDS Testing

536-3315

 

National HIV/Aids Commission

Warrens Office Complex

535-1701

Housing

Clyde Gollop Night Shelter    

School Gap,       

 Hindsbury Rd.                                                

 St. Michael

435-2564/ (NAB)

426-3131

*Caters to Men of all ages.

 

Lancaster House         (Emergency) 

Lancaster,

St. St.  James          (NAB)

 

426-3131

622-4053

Temporary shelter for victims of disaster.  Priority is given to Older persons.

 

Vauxhall Senior Citizens’ Village        

 Vauxhall                                                             

Christ Church

435-8992

435-8216 (Manager) 

Laboratories
Ladymeade Reference Unit

Jemmotts Lane

St. Michael

417-2821

 

Pulmonary Function Test

QEH

Martindale’s Road

St. Michael

426-3140

Legal Aid Services

Community Legal Services

3rd Floor,

Supreme Court Building

White Park Rd.

St. Michael

Monday – Friday  8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

427-8388

Fax: 427-8410

Meals Programmes

Barbados Red Cross                                 

Bridgetown

  417-2727  Fax 417-1540

Purpose: To provide home-delivered meals to older shut-ins, incapacitated, and indigent persons, some diabetics and the blind.

  • Volunteer drivers deliver meals five days per week, Monday – Friday starting at 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Referrals from Social Services and other agencies.
  • A welfare Officer will visit and interview persons who have been referred prior to commencement of service.
  • Some deliveries are free and for some a fee is charged, depending on the circumstances.

 

The Salvation Army 

426-2467 / 228-1361

Meals Programme

Reed Street, St. Michael

 

Purpose:  To provide a hot meal service to the poor and to older persons who are house-bound.

  • A hot midday meal Monday – Saturday 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Some Sundays 11:00 a.m.
  • A delivery service is carried out to homes (house bound older persons) on Monday – Friday11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Food hampers are presented at Christmas.
  • Persons are referred by the Welfare Department, other churches and community groups.
  • Persons in need of service may contact the Welfare Department.
  • No fee for service.
Medical Services/Polyclinics

Randal Phillips 

Oistins, Christ Church

428-3250

(EXTENDED HOURS Monday – Friday1:00 p.m. -8 p.m.)

Maurice Byer 

St. Peter

536-3200

422-4081

EXTENDED HOURS

(Monday – Friday 430 p.m.- 8 p.m.)

Winston Scott   

St.Michael

227-7700

536-3200

Open 24 hours

Brandford Taitt   536-3700

Black Rock, St. Michael

EXTENDED HOURS:

(Monday – Friday 8:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

Edgar Cochrane  

St. Michael

427-8161

Eunice Gibson

Warrens

St. Michael

536-4000

Glebe Polyclinic 

St. George

536-3940

St. Philip Polyclinic  

Six Roads

423-6231

Horse Hill Clinic   

St. Joseph

433-1140

David Thompson

Social Services Complex

416-7000

Barbados Association of Retired Persons

Tel: 538-2277

Mervue House, Hastings, Christ Church

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

 

Eligibility:  If you are 50 years of age or older and you are a citizen of Barbados or have permission to reside in Barbados in accordance with the laws of Barbados, you are eligible for membership, whether you are retired or not.

  • Discounts with many businesses on a wide range of goods and services island wide when a valid BARP Membership Card is presented.
  • Education, health and wellness programmes are arranged for members on a regular basis. There is a yearly calendar of social events.
Asthma Association of Barbados

438-5102

Tyrol Cot

Codrington Hill

St. Michael

 

Purpose: To educate Barbadians on the treatment and control of asthma.

Services:

  • Support for asthma sufferers
  • Talks to various groups, including schools and Parent /Teacher Associations
  • Participations in Health Fairs
  • Annual week of activities to promote an awareness of the problems and treatment of asthma
  • Annual Fee – Adults $24 and Children $12.00
Barbados Association of Palliative Care

Tel: 418-6915

Tel: 233-1216

Tel: 234-9196

To provide care for those persons who are living with a life-threatening-illness and their families who are facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, impeccable assessment, treatment of pain and other physical, psychosocial and other spiritual problems.

 

P.O Box 121W

Worthing

Christ Church

Barbados

Contact Person: Ms. Deiann Sobers

Diabetes Association of Barbados

Tel: 427-9338

Purpose: To educate the public and to make persons aware of diabetes in order to avoid its complications as well as minimize the risk of developing diabetes and prevention.

 

Services:

  • Early diagnosis
  • Diet recommendations
  • Counseling
  • Exercise suggestions
  • Blood screening test
  • Guidance and performance test
  • Offsite screening programme for children and adults
  • Monthly meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month

Fee $25.00

Post Offices

General Post Office

535-3900

Cheapside,

Bridgetown

St. Michael

 

Post Master General                              535-3911

 

 

Airport, Christ Church                            535-3446

Brittons Hill, St. Michael                        535-3437

Eagle Hall, St. Michael                          535-3434

Oistins, Christ Church                            535-3407/08/09

St. Andrew                                              535-3425

St. George                                                535-3413

St. James                                                  535-3426

St. John                                                     433-1323

St. Joseph                                                 433-1120

St. Lucy                                                     439-8417

St. Peter                                                    535-3429

St. Philip                                                    535-3432

St. Thomas                                                535-3422

Warrens, St. Michael                              535-3444

Welches, St. Michael                              535-3440

Worthing, Christ Church                        535-3404

Seniors Recreational Activity Programmes

Purpose: To address some of the social problems experienced by Older Persons by:

    1. Reducing loneliness and isolation
    2. Targeting rural communities in need of social stimulation

Ensuring that active Older Persons are involved in meaningful, social and cultural activities

 *National Assistance Board (NAB) 426-3131

Eden Lodge Community Centre 

424-5702                            

Fridays10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Edgecliff Wesleyan Church                           

Edgecliff,

St. John

416-5055

Thursdays10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Gall Hill Community Centre                            

Gall Hill

St. John

433-2648

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Grazettes Community Centre                          

Grazettes

St. Michael

425-1183

Monday and Friday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

James Bryan Complex                                    

Market Hill

St. George

437-9741

Tuesdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

North Stars  Activity Group                            

Crab Hill

St. Lucy

439-2466

Fridays10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Speightstown Bus Terminal                                      Call NAB

Speightstown                                                                    

St. Peter

535-3131

Monday and Thursday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

St. Bartholomew’s Church Hall                      Call NAB

Charnocks                                                                          

Christ Church

426-3131

Tuesday and Thursday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

St. Elizabeth’s Sports Pavilion                          Call NAB

St. Elizabeth Village                                                           

St. Joseph

426-3131

Monday and Wednesday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

St. Mark’s Community Centre                       

Blades Hill

St. John

423-8858

Wednesday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Valley Resource Centre                                    

Valley

St. George

437-0621

Friday10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Soroptimist Village and Activities Centre      

Eden Lodge

St. Michael

438-1051

Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays

9:30am – 2:30pm

Services Provided: Handicraft and sewing, aerobics, physical and breathing exercises, lectures, discussions and seminars, daily devotions, picnics, parties, dancing, cruises, local and overseas tours.

 

*The facility does not accept persons with Dementia.

Social Services
National Insurance Department                431-7400

Pensions                                                              431-7425

Rural Development                                          227-4500 (Country)

Urban Development                                        417-1420 (City)

Welfare Department (Headquarters)               535-1000

Weymouth Corporate Centre
Roebuck Street
Bridgetown

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados
437-3312

Lady Meade Gardens,

Jemmotts Lane

St. Michael

M-F 7am – 7pm

Transportation

Transport Board
535-3500

Weymouth, Roebuck Street
St. Michael

 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

Fairchild Street
535-3572
535-3573

 

Princess Alice Highway Terminal
535-3679

Oistins
535-3672
Christ Church

Speightstown
535-3683
St. Peter

 

Operations Department
535-3576

Call a Ride Hotline

 

Persons 65 years and over must produce their Barbados Identification Card to receive free travel.

Utility Companies

Barbados Light & Power                          PBX 626-1800

Emergencies                                                     626-9000

Disconnections                                                 626-4300

 

 

BARBADOS WATER AUTHORITY                     434-4292

Customer Care                                                 434-4292

After Hours, Sunday & Holidays                     427-3991

NATURAL GAS

National Petroleum Corp.  Office                 430-4000

Emergencies / 24hrs                                         430-4099

If you wish to advertise in our Directory of Services contact the Barbados Government Information Service at 1 246 535-1900 or email: webbgis@barbados.gov.bb