Behind the Scenes at CHS: How Office Volunteers Support Mental Health in Belgium
Community Help Service (CHS) offers counselling, therapy and psycho-educational testing for children and adults across Belgium’s international community. But the first person many prospective clients speak to is neither a psychologist nor a therapist: It is an office volunteer – working quietly behind the scenes, listening with care, and playing a critical role in how […]
CHS welcomes Dr. Curllin Alexis to Adults Clinical Team
CHS is delighted to announce that Dr. Curllin Alexis, Clinical Psychologist, will join our Clinical Team (Adults) on November 3. Dr. Alexis brings a wealth of experience, compassion, and cultural perspective to CHS, and we are delighted to welcome her to our growing team of dedicated mental health professionals. Born and raised on the island […]
CHS highlights growing need for support on World Mental Health Day
As the world marks Mental Health Day on October 10, Community Help Service (CHS) reaffirms its mission to providing accessible, trustworthy, confidential, and dependable mental health support to the English-speaking community in Belgium. This year, calls to our 24/7 Helpline have risen by around 20%. This increase reflects both the growing need in society for […]
ForestMind Walk Brings Calm, Connection, and Community to CHS
On September 27, CHS held its first ForestMind walk — a beautiful beginning to a new initiative designed especially for our volunteers. The walk offered a gentle, meaningful way to thank and support those who give their time and care so generously to CHS. ForestMind is a nature-based wellbeing practice that originated in Finland. It […]