Abuse & Mental Health

Mental health and abuse concerns are some of the highest reported concerns among seniors. It is necessary that we pay attention and do all that we can to support mental health and prevent physical, financial, and sexual abuse. Age concern does not actively provide case work support. However, there are local agencies that specialize in supporting mental health and abuse-related concerns.

If you need immediate emergency support, please contact the police (911) or file a report at the police station (52 Victoria St, 247-1704). If you would like to file an abuse report regarding a senior or receive active case management, contact Aging and Disability services.

Physical Location: Continental Building, 25 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12 Contact Numbers: 292-7802 or 278-4900 Website: https://www.gov.bm/department/ageing-and-disability-services 

Support

If you need mental health support as a victim of abuse or another form of psychological distress, please use the following resources:

  • 24-hour Mental Health Crisis Hotline (239-1111) 

  • Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute (236-3770) 

  • Solstice (various therapy services, 292-3456)

  • MASC (for men, 601-6272)

  • Patterns (296-7288)

  • Mayvera Wellness (for women, 704-8372)

For grief support specifically, you may want to connect with the following:

This is not a comprehensive list of local resources. We encourage you to do your own research for a support system that most aligns with your goals.