WHOLENESS & JUSTICE IS A PROGRAMME THAT EXPANDS ACCESS BY DIVERSE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND INTERSEX (LGBTQI+) PEOPLE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO TO WHOLENESS, JUSTICE, AND SOCIAL SERVICES.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

CAISO established the Wholeness & Justice programme to expand access by diverse LGBTQI+ people in Trinidad & Tobago to wholeness, justice, and social services. The programme is committed to responding to violations of LGBTQI+ community members with an emphasis on trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming, and intersex people; and to deliver clinically competent, trauma-informed interventions that enable healing and resilience.

CONTACT US

Email us at:
[email protected]

Call or message us at:
(868) 28 CAISO (22476)

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT US

Client Testimonial:

“[I] felt very comfortable and safe. My mental health has gotten so much better with [clinical intervention]. I don’t know if I’d still be here without [the programme].”

Client Testimonial:

“The programme enabled me to begin my journey of being true to myself.”
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OUR SERVICES

LEGAL SUPPORT

For clients who experience any violations, acts of discrimination, or abuse. Based on available resources and capacity, the programme may enlist the support of partners.

CLINICAL (PSYCHOSOCIAL) SUPPORT

For clients who may experience traumatic events, require mental support while accessing other services, or need assistance with managing day-to-day challenges,

WHOLENESS DEVELOPMENT

Guidance and support in managing day-to-day life challenges, connecting with service providers and engaging different agencies and bodies.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is a violation?

A violation is an action or inaction that infringes on a person’s human rights. A violation can occur intentionally (e.g. abuse or violence from a person/authority) or by omission (e.g. a failure to protect from harm). At Wholeness and Justice, services are provided to members of the LGBTQI+ community who have experienced violations. Some examples of violations are provided below:
• Abuse from authorities and/or persons
• Infringement on safety and security of the person
• State failure to protect from abuse, exploitation, and/or discrimination
• Infringement on equality before the law and due process.
Each case is assessed by the Wholeness and Justice team and service is provided once the resources and capacity are available. Referrals will be made, in the event that Wholeness and Justice is unable to take on a case.

What services does Wholeness & Justice offer?

The programme provides support through the combination of legal, social work, peer navigation and referral services, as well as the enrolment of allies, for members of the community who have experienced a violation. The programme’s services include legal support and advocacy, counselling, competence-building of justice and service systems, strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and community-level outreach.
a. Legal Services: The programme offers legal support for clients who experience any violations, acts of discrimination, or abuse. Based on available resources and capacity, the programme may enlist the support of its partners or limit the type of legal support provided.
b. Clinical Services: The programme offers psycho-social support for clients who have experienced trauma and are accessing other services.
c. Wholeness Development: The programme offers clients guidance and support in managing day-to-day life challenges, as well as connecting with service providers and engaging different agencies and bodies.

If I have an issue and would like to get assistance from Wholeness & Justice, what should I do?

You can reach out to us by using any of the following contact methods:
a. Email – [email protected]
b. Phone – (868) 282-2476
If sending an email, be sure to provide a contact number as well.

When should I reach out to Wholeness & Justice?

Wholeness & Justice operates from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. If you email or call outside of these hours, we will get back to you as soon as possible.

What happens when I contact Wholeness & Justice?

If you reach out via email, one of our team members will follow up with you within 48 hours, confirming receipt and providing any next steps.
If you reach out via phone, you will chat with our Programme Associate who will take some information and follow up with you within 48 hours.

Will Wholeness & Justice be able to help me?

We aim to provide assistance to all who reach out to us. However, based on our resources and caseload, we may not be able to support all cases. Where we are not able to assist, we aim to provide contact information for community partners who may be able to assist.