Child Abuse Resources

A primary resource for children in abusive situations is Children’s Authority; you can call 627-0748 or 623-7555 or visit them on facebook or online.

In case of emergency please contact police at 999, ambulance 811 or Childline 131.

East

Child Welfare League
Address: #3 John Shaw Avenue Arima
Phone: 667-2596
Facebook

Cost: Choices Program Free
Services: Child Abuse
Other Resources: Food & Clothing for Children & First-time mothers; Skills Training, Reintegration into School, Childcare, Other Locations Available


West

Child Welfare League
Address: Diego Martin
Phone: 623-6301 / 624-8340
Facebook

Cost: Choices Program Free
Services: Child Abuse
Other Resources: Food & Clothing for Children & First-time mothers, Skills Training, Reintegration into School, Childcare, Other Locations Available


North

Child Guidance Clinic
Address: 74 Pembroke Street, Port of Spain
Phone: 623-2348
Website

Cost: Free
Services: Mental Health, Child Abuse
Other Services: Referral and Walk-in Service for Children up to 18 years, Mental Health Assessment including Challenging Behavior and Psychological Testing


Children’s Authority
Address: 35A Wrightson Road, Port of Spain
Phone: 625-4986
Emergency : 996 / 800-2014
Website
Facebook

Cost: Free
Services: Child Abuse


South

Child Guidance Clinic
Address: Pleasantville, San Fernando
Phone: 225-4325 ext. 4306
Website
Email: childguidanceclinic@swrha.co.tt

Cost: Free
Services: Mental Health, Child Abuse, Several Clinics Nationally


Child Welfare League
Address: Rio Claro, San Fernando
Phone: 623-6301 / 624-8340
Facebook

Cost: Choices Program Free
Services: Child Abuse, Abuse
Other Resources: Food & Clothing for Children & First-time mothers; Skills Training, Reintegration into School, Childcare, Other Locations Available


Central

Child Welfare League
Address: Chaguanas
Phone: 623-6301 / 624-8340
Facebook

Cost: Choices Program Free
Services: Child Abuse, Abuse
Other Resources: Food & Clothing for Children & First-time mothers; Skills Training, Reintegration into School, Childcare, Other Locations Available


Tobago

Child Welfare League
Address: Moriah
Phone: 623-6301 / 624-8340
Facebook

Cost: Choices Program Free
Services: Child Abuse, Abuse
Other Resources: Food & Clothing for Children & First-time mothers; Skills Training, Reintegration into School, Childcare, Other Locations Available


Scarborough General Hospital
Address: Connector Road, Signal Hill, Tobago
Phone: 660-4744 ext 3157/3152

Cost: Free
Services: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Abuse, Child Abuse
Other Services: Assessment, Treatment, Counseling, Psychiatric Assessment/Intervention


Hotlines

Childline

Phone: 800-4321, 131
Website

Cost: Free
Services: Free and confidential telecounseling available for children and persons under 25, and other child abuse services.



Children’s Authority Hotline
Phone: 996 / 800-2014

Cost: Free
Services: Reporting child abuse