Virgin Islands Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them. “We are seeing a growing mental health […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Launches Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health today announced the launch of a comprehensive Gen Z Suicide Prevention Campaign, a targeted, territory-wide effort to address the growing mental health crisis affecting young people ages 14–26 and to equip parents and caregivers with tools to better support them. “We are seeing a growing […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Reports that Hantavirus Risk to USVI Remains Very Low
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is informing residents and visitors that there are currently no confirmed cases of hantavirus in the U.S. Virgin Islands and that the risk to the Territory remains very low. The Department continues to monitor updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), federal health […]
Virgin Islands Department of Health Warns of Fraudulent Calls Targeting Licensed Healthcare Providers
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — The Virgin Islands Department of Health is alerting licensed healthcare providers and employers across the Territory to a series of fraudulent phone calls in which individuals falsely claim that professional licenses have been suspended, revoked, or are under investigation. Reports, received today, indicate that these calls appear to originate from the Department […]
VI Department of Health to Focus on Homelessness and Suicide Prevention for Mental Health Awareness Month
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Behavioral Health Division is launching a series of initiatives aimed at supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening community awareness around mental health. Central to this year’s observance is a community-wide effort to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Throughout the […]