PRESS RELEASE
FROM THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Wednesday, 19 February 2025: On 5th February 2025, Premier Arts Collective (PAC) partnered with the Department of Behavioural Health Services (DBHS) to provide Center of Hope residents with therapeutic music sessions.
PAC, known for producing the annual K-LOVE Cruise and organizing mission trip excursions for its passengers, assembled a dedicated team of nine volunteers to serve at Center of Hope while in Grand Turk. Led by PAC Music Therapist Alison Hughey, the therapeutic music sessions created a space for healing through rhythm and song.
Director of DBHS, Dr. Alicia Malcolm shared that music can be transformative and utilizing it as a structured intervention in treating mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression and schizophrenia has been reported as beneficial in relieving symptoms, while also improving mood and social interactions.
Director Malcolm also expressed her gratitude to the visiting team for considering Center of Hope and offering to donate their time and well as providing several pieces of outdoor furniture. “In a world where many mentally disordered persons are often forgotten, it is always heartwarming to witness the care and passion that is demonstrated to vulnerable persons in our community.”
“It was truly a joy to visit Center of Hope and experience the healing power of music with everyone involved,” said Rebekah Gregory, Chief Operating Officer at PAC, “this was such a special experience, and we’re incredibly grateful to the entire Center of Hope staff for their dedication to this community.”
For more information on the Department of Behavioural Health Services contact us on the following numbers; 338-3613 Grand Turk, 338-3616 Providenciales and be sure to visit our website www.gov.tc/dmhsd and follow our social media accounts www.facebook.com/TCIDBHS and @TCIDBHS on Instagram.
