The Samaritan Movement

Caribbean Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid

ADULT VERSION YOUTH VERSION

A first-of-its-kind programme in the Caribbean, grounded in our culture, our communities and our lived experiences.

Our training brings together local professional insight, personal stories and practical learning to help people recognise distress, respond with compassion and connect others with appropriate support.

Available in distinct Adult and Youth versions, the programme builds confidence to offer initial support within families, schools, parishes and communities across Trinidad and Tobago.

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Samaritan Movement training at Assumption Parish Hall

Adult version · Community care

Equipping adults to respond with care.

The Adult programme strengthens the first-response skills of clergy, pastoral workers and other adults. Across two days, participants explore mental health, suicide awareness, compassionate communication and pathways to further support.

Practical activities and guided discussion make space for lived experience, personal boundaries and self-care, helping participants bring thoughtful, culturally relevant support into everyday community life.

Samaritan Movement team at the Chaguanas training A moment from the Chaguanas Adult programme

Where we have trained

Adult training across four vicariates in 2026.

  1. Programme launch

    Northern Vicariate

    Saturdays, 6 & 13 June 2026

    Assumption Parish Hall,
    Maraval

  2. Adult training

    Southern Vicariate

    Wednesdays, 12 & 19 August 2026

    Bishop Mendes Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
    San Fernando

  3. Adult training

    Eastern Vicariate

    Wednesdays, 2 & 9 September 2026

    Malabar Parish Hall, Church of the Holy Spirit,
    Malabar

  4. Adult training

    Central Vicariate

    Thursdays, 3 & 10 September 2026

    Max Murphy Hall, St Phillip and St James,
    Chaguanas

Youth version · Supporting the next generation

Building support around young people.

Our distinct Caribbean Youth Mental Health First Aid and Suicide First Aid programme focuses on supporting young people, equipping youth ministers, parish leaders and others who accompany them with practical first-response skills.

Rooted in Caribbean life, the training encourages compassionate conversations, awareness of distress and connection to appropriate help, strengthening the support available to young people in their communities.

Youth-focused training at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, San Fernando Youth-focused training in Tunapuna A moment from the Youth programme in Tunapuna

Our 2026 Youth cohorts


  1. South Cohort

    Saturday, 8 August 2026

    Bishop Mendes Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help,
    San Fernando


  2. North Cohort

    Sunday, 9 August 2026

    St Charles Borromeo Parish Hall,
    Tunapuna

Learn more · Get involved

Bring compassionate care to your community.

Interested in Adult or Youth training for your parish, school, workplace or organisation? Contact the Samaritan Movement to discuss your group's needs and enquire about future opportunities.

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