About Us
Restoring hope and empowering minds since 1861.
Our History
Yesterday
The formal offering of mental health services in Jamaica started in the 1840s. That’s when the first designated building for treating mental illness was constructed adjoining the Kingston Public Hospital. By 1861, the Jamaica Lunatic Asylum, as it was known then, came into existence at its present location at 16 ½ Windward Road, Kingston. 1938 the name was changed from the Jamaica Lunatic Asylum to the Jamaica Mental Hospital. The current name was adopted in 1946.
Today
Bellevue Hospital’s materialisation came from a petition led by private medical practitioner Dr Louis Bowerbank. The petition led to an enquiry, which resulted in the establishment of a mental hospital for the custody and care of the mentally ill.The hospital accommodates approximately 397-400 patients across 23 wards – acute, sub-acute, psycho-medical, mental subnormal, long-stay, psychogeriatric and rehabilitative.
Our Mission
To be responsible and committed to providing the highest quality psychiatric care, ensuring that medical treatment, nursing and rehabilitative care are carried out in a clean and safe environment.
Our Vision
The Bellevue Hospital is viewed as the leading mental health facility in the Caribbean, providing evidence-based best practice psychiatric services equipped with clinical and support services. Employing modern computerised technology, situated in an environment which promotes and sustains the wellness of our clients and staff.
Meet our team
Board Members
Corey Miller
Founder
Shannon Hudson
Co-Founder
Elizabeth Barnes
Psychologist
Jennifer Gibson
Psychologist
Senior Managers
Corey Miller
Founder
Shannon Hudson
Co-Founder
Elizabeth Barnes
Psychologist