Here’s How You Can Help
The Welcome Resource Centre provides a social space
for mentally ill, homeless and the elderly population.
We are asking everyone who can help, to donate a small monthly
fee of $5 to the centre. This will go directly to the feeding program.
Donate clothing and other attire for the homeless.
Donation Hours
Monday – Thursday (9 am – 4:30 pm) – Friday (9 am – 3 pm)
Support
wherever you are
Support
Support wherever you are
The Mental Health Association established the Welcome Resource Centre to provide social support to the homeless and mentally ill. It is located at the corner of Vernon and Tibruce Streets in Belize City and is intended to act as a pilot project as part of the wider provision of community mental health services in Belize. The Welcome Resource Centre has a separate Board but comes under the umbrella of the Mental Health Association. The Ministries of Health and Human Development provide support to the Centre through some staffing, a small subvention, and the Pantry Programme.
Depression (DEP)
Is a very common problem that can happen to anybody. Depressed people tend to have unrealistic negative opinions about themselves, their life and their future. Symptoms of Depression Low energy, fatigue, sleep or appetite problems.
Anxiety disorders
People with these conditions have severe fear or anxiety, which relates to certain objects or situations. Most people with an anxiety disorder will try to avoid exposure to whatever triggers their anxiety.
Homeless
We know we can #EndHomelessness. But we need the political will and commitment to make it happen. Research into the personal and societal costs of homelessness and the impact on services
