APF

Alex Panton Foundation

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About

The Alex Panton Foundation (APF) is a Non-Profit Organisation with the primary objective of raising awareness of mental illnesses affecting children and young adults in the Cayman Islandswith a particular focus on anxiety and depression.

This Foundation has been established in memory of Alex Panton, who succumbed to the effects of severe depression at the age of 16.

The APF does not provide mental health treatment but aims to provide hope and resources to friends, family, teachers, classmates and carers through our various initiatives, to help save the lives of children and young adults struggling with mental illness.

Teen Talk
Teen Talk is a free teen support group for ages 13-17. These sessions take place on the first Saturday of each month from 12pm - 12.45pm, online via Zoom, and are facilitated by Dr. Shari Smith of Life Options.

Kids Helpline
The Kids Helpline is a project created by the Alex Panton Foundation that offers educational materials on mental health topics, in addition to listening services by trained volunteers. Their confidential and anonymous phone line and text line for teens and young adults is available Thursday-Sunday, 3pm-9pm.

Call them at (345) 649 5437 or text us online through their website or app. App available for download through the Apple & Google Play Stores.

Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers is a free adult support group for ages 18-30, taking place on the third Tuesday of each month, from 6.30pm-7.30pm, online via Zoom.

The Alex Panton Foundation operate several other initiatives including:

Visit their website to find out more about their work and how they can help you if you are struggling.

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