Caritas House plans have been revised from these shown and construction is now progressing.
Caritas House now under development at Mount Saint Benedict targeting it's opening sometime in 2009/10. With even the best laid plans, we will always count on the support of community volunteers and donations for growth, resources, ongoing operating and maintenance expenses.
Above view is a drawing of the west elevation for Caritas House which has been structurally designed to incorporate future expantion Detailed floor plan is shown below (scroll down). NOTE: PLANS HAVE BEEN REVISED, NOT SHOWN
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One of the key reasons for this project coming to fruition, is through the gift of land from Mount Saint Benedict in February 2002 located on site. The view is splendid, and the surroundings inspiring. Temporary facilities are active on site.
Detailed Floor Plans (PLANS HAVE SINCE BEEN REVISED)
Since the gift of land to CAM from Mount Saint Benedict, the planning and development process for the construction of Caritas House was now well under way. This was going to be supported by a combination of financial assistance and self support activities towards the construction and maintenance for Caritas House. Now, the demolition of the unusable existing structure and laying of the foundation are now underway. The new facility is expected to be opened sometime in 2009/10
This is all much more than a just a building, Caritas House it is about people serving people

Special Patient and Family needs

Patient needs

  • A supportive environment to share and express their concerns about their health, treatment, and fears of daily living
  • Counseling to deal with their physical, emotional and social problems
  • Health care - Short, long term, and episodic (in advanced stages)
  • Education to manage their health and understand the disease
  • Drugs and affordable costs
  • Family support
  • Income generating projects and sustainable employment

Family and caregiver needs

  • Information and education
  • Counseling
  • Preventative health care, screening, and prophylactic measures

More about CAM services to the community

  • Home based care, visiting services
  • Same day basic care
  • Education for:
    • Care Givers
    • Youth using community available facilities
    • Patients, clients, and their families
  • Emotional and social support:
    • Lay counseling
    • Food assistance
    • Medical supplies assistance
    • Agency referrals such as government, nongovernmental, and independent
  • Long term support:
    • Physical exercise
    • Occupational therapy
    • Relaxation
    • Medication
    • Support groups
    • Public information and drop in centre
    • Short term respite care

CAM's goals and objectives are supported by the following:

VISION: To provide a model of compassionate care and support services for the persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and their families so as to open a door of hope, uplift the dignity of infected persons, educate and motivate others to provide a helpful social environment for the affected population.

MISSION: Caritas AIDS Ministry believes in the dignity of the individual (patients, clients, and workers) and is committed to providing un-compromised, non-judgmental, and personalized service to the person living with HIV/AIDS and their family.

CORE VALUES: Services are underpinned by the following core values which are characteristics of CAM's environment of care.

  • Confidentiality
  • Spirituality and Christian ethic
  • Respect for the individual
  • Independence, self-development, and empowerment
  • Skillful care which strives for excellence
  • Informed decision making for client/family
  • Sense of belonging and community
  • Partnership, networking, collaboration, and team spirit

Caritas AIDS Ministry GOALS:

    1. To provide affected communities with trained caregivers both professional and laypersons who are willing to provide comfort, compassion, support, and hands-on care to person living with AIDS and their families.
    2. To establish a facility with drop-in services and respite care for persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in a supportive environment.
    3. To assist young people in the neighbourhood and others to understand the implications of early sexual activity and its effects on personal development and the attainment of planned life goals, thereby reducing the impact of HIV infection on our population.

If you need help, or want to support the Caritas AIDS Ministry by giving your time, or through donations, please contact us at (868) 637-8689 or (868) 632-0106 or email us today.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions.