Questions ?

Who is eligible ?
What are the steps involved in this process?
What form(s) do I need to fill out?
What document(s) do I need to bring?
How long does this process take?
Are there any deadlines associated with this process?
Are there any related fees?
Where can I find more information?

A key goal of the Ministry of Health is to improve comprehensive health for adolescent residents. This is done by adopting a holistic and team approach to the adolescent health and developmental issues through the Adolescent Health Centre. Some of the services offered to “at risk” adolescents include counseling (for adolescents and their families), antenatal and postnatal healthcare, and family planning services. The main target audience of these services would be those adolescents who are experiencing one or more of the following:

Sexual molestation.
Low self-esteem.
Depression.
Pregnancy.
Teen parenthood.
Behavioural problems.
Domestic violence.
Substance abuse.
Parent/child/sibling conflict.

Eligibility

Any adolescent and his / her family can access these services.

Process

Visit your nearest community health clinic.
Register for an appointment.
Have a seat in the waiting area.
Participate in the examination.
Carry out recommendations (as applicable).
Adhere to prescribed treatment.
Return for test results.
Keep scheduled appointments.

Application Form(s)

Registration form (completed by the clerk for first time clients).
Medical records encounter form (completed by the nurse or physician).

Supporting Documents

A referral letter from a personal physician, including the details of the situation.
National legal photo identification – passport, driver’s licence or voter’s card.

Turn-around time

This process usually takes no more than 4 hours.

Deadline

There are no real deadlines for this service, however persons wishing to access these services must arrive before 8:00 am.

Related Fee(s)

There are no fees associated with this service.

For more information please contact

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Bluff Community Clinic
General Delivery
Bluff, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-1122
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Governor's Harbour Community Clinic
General Delivery
Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-2774
Fax.(242) 332-2001
E-mail: dphe_GovernorsHarbour@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Gregory Town Community Clinic
General Delivery
Gregory Town, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-5108
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Hatchet Bay/Alice Town Community Clinic
General Delivery
Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-0091
E-mail: dphe_HatchetBay@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Harbour Island Community Clinic
General Delivery
Harbour Island
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 333-2227
Fax.(242) 333-3074
E-mail: dphe_HarbourIsland@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Lower Bogue Community Clinic
General Delivery
Lower Bogue, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-1089
Fax.(242) 335-1089
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Palmetto Point Community Clinic
General Delivery
Palmetto Point, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel.(242) 335-1520
E-mail: dphe_PalmettoPoint@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Rock Sound Community Clinic
General Delivery
Rock Sound, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 334-2226 or 344-2139
Fax. (242) 344-2115
E-mail: dphe_RockSound@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Savannah Sound Community Clinic
General Delivery
Savannah Sound, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 332-6027
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Spanish Wells Community Clinic
General Delivery
Spanish Wells, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 333-4064
Fax.(242) 333-5146
E-mail: dphe_SpanishWells@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Tarpum Bay Community Clinic
General Delivery
Tarpum Bay, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 334-4102
E-mail: dphe_TarpumBay@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Wemyss Bight Community Clinic
General Delivery
Wemyss Bight, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 334-0077
E-mail: dphe_WemyssBight@bahamas.gov.bs
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Green Castle Community Clinic
General Delivery
Green Castle, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 334-6419
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

James Cistern Community Clinic
General Delivery
James Cistern, Eleuthera
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 335-6201
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

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Agency Contact Info

Health and Wellness, Ministry of
Poinciana Building Meeting & Augusta Street
P. O. Box N 3730
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
healthgeneral@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 502-4700 or 502-4877
Fax: (242) 502-4711
Office Hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday - Friday, except public holidays

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