Montrose Substance Abuse Centre 44 Devon Spring Rd. This outpatient center is attached to St. Brendan's and shares the same telephone number. Patients arrive at Montrose through referrals or self-referrals. Two nurses and three qualified substance abuse counselors offer three-week education programs and treatment to help beat substance addiction. Programs include films, together with individual and group counseling.
Counselors give follow-up support for at least a year to each patient completing the program.
Overseas visitors are welcome if they can stay for a three-week period. The Ministry of Health operates a number of day health clinics all over the island, primarily for women and children. The doctors, nurses and health personnel offer a variety of services including family planning, prenatal and antenatal care, inoculations, treatment and advice on sexually transmitted diseases, and dental clinics. In addition, should visitors or residents have cuts and bruises as a result of a minor traffic accident, clinic nurses can help them out. Treatment is free.