Financial Assistance Programme

Financial Assistance Programme

The Alex Panton Foundation’s Financial Assistance Programme (FAP) helps children, adolescents, and young adults in the Cayman Islands access mental health services when financial barriers may otherwise prevent them from receiving support.

While the Alex Panton Foundation does not provide counselling or therapy services directly, we work alongside approved mental health service providers to help eligible individuals access care.

 Who Can Apply?

Individuals may be eligible for financial assistance if they:

1. Are between the ages of 5-30;
2. Are legally resident in the Cayman Islands (to include Caymanians, Permanent Residents, Work permit holders);
3. Require mental health support through an APF approved service provider;
4. Have limited or no health insurance coverage for mental health services, or have exhausted available benefits;
5. Demonstrate that separate and apart from health insurance and governmental assistance, they do not have any other sufficient financial means such as parental income or other financial assistance of any kind that would cover the cost of treatment.

Each application is reviewed individually by the APF Financial Assistance Programme Committee.

If I am eligible, how do I apply to the programme?

Step 1: Connect with one of the approved APF Service Provider listed below.

The individual or family must first connect with an approved mental health service provider.

Step 2: Service provider submits Application

Applications must be submitted by the service provider on behalf of the applicant. This includes the required assessment forms and supporting documentation (The applicant’s cooperation in providing the chosen Service Provider with all necessary information is crucial to the process to avoid potential delays).

Step 3: Review Process

Once all required documentation has been received, the APF Financial Assistance Programme Committee will have 14 business days to review the application.

Step 4: Funding Decision

If approved, APF will provide written confirmation directly to the chosen Service Provider of the treatment and duration covered by financial assistance.

What Financial Assistance May Cover?

Financial assistance may help cover:

• The intake session which is the first visit not covered by insurance under this programme is free of cost to the patient.

• Counselling or therapy sessions and other mental health support services.
• Recommended treatment plans
• Other approved mental health support services

• Service Providers can re-apply for the existing applicants as needed once financial assistance from the APF has been exhausted. At this time a prognosis will be required by the APF for the anticipated further treatment.

Funding is determined on a case-by-case basis and is not guaranteed indefinitely.

Who are the current partner providers for APF’s Financial Assistance Programme?

1. Achieve Cayman
2. Aspire Therapeutic Services
3. Behavioural Health Associates Cayman (“BHAC”) 
4. ChatterBox
5. Hope Academy Clinical Services
6. Infinite Mindcare
7. KidsAbility Ltd.
8. Life Options
9. The Wellness Centre

Interested in Becoming a Provider Partner?

Mental Health service providers who are interested in participating in the Financial Assistance Programme are invited to submit an expression of interest by emailing assistance@alexpantonfoundation.ky.

As part of the programme requirements, participating providers must formally accept the terms of the Financial Assistance Programme by signing and returning the agreement provided by APF, along with submitting all required documentation. Providers are also expected to absorb the cost of the initial consultation, which includes conducting a clinical assessment to determine the appropriate course of treatment and whether financial assistance is required.

In addition, approved providers agree to be listed on the Alex Panton Foundation’s website as a preferred service provider, supporting increased access and visibility for individuals seeking care.

Confidentiality

All personal information submitted through the Financial Assistance Programme is treated with strict confidentiality and is only accessible to the APF Financial Assistance Committee and the relevant service provider. Any diagnosis or prognosis provided is limited to basic, necessary information and does not include detailed records of treatment or interactions.

Applicants are required to provide consent, acknowledging that this information will be shared with the Committee for the purpose of reviewing their application. All forms include a confidentiality disclaimer, and while anonymised data may be used for reporting and statistical purposes (such as age, gender, and general mental health concerns), no identifying information is shared outside of the APF Financial Assistance Committee.

Important Information

• APF does not provide emergency mental health services.
• If someone is in immediate danger, please call 911 or visit the nearest Accident & Emergency Department.
• APF does not provide counselling or therapy directly.
• All applications cannot be submitted directly to APF by applicants or families. They must be submitted to the Service Provider.

For more information, please contact assistance@alexpantonfoundation.ky.