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MEDIA RELEASE: The REACH Project Observes Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2026 18th Oct 2026
C-TECH Supports UNFPA Handover of Emergency Reproductive Health Kits in Jamaica 01th Apr 2026
C-TECH and UNFPA Partner to Support Women and Girls Affected by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica 17th Nov 2025

Caribbean Technical Assistance and Education Center for Health (C-TECH) is a regional organization based in Jamaica that partners with government, academic and civil society organizations to support strong health systems and a skilled and empowered health care workforce to improve the health of communities within the Caribbean.

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Caribbean Technical Assistance and Education Center for Health (C-TECH) | Office: 876-754-8401

Email: info@ctech-caribbean.org

Being a young mother should not mean being left be

Being a young mother should not mean being left behind.

As the Caribbean observes and ends Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Week 2026, we join partners across the region in championing this year's theme: "Helping Adolescent Mothers Thrive: Preventing Unintended Repeat Pregnancies and Building Healthy Futures."

Supporting adolescent mothers requires more than awareness. It requires access to information, quality healthcare services, supportive communities, and opportunities to achieve their goals. It also requires challenging the stigma and judgment that too often prevent young women from seeking the support they need.

Recognizing that adolescent girls and young women deserve support, dignity, and opportunity, we must work together to remove barriers and expand access to the information, services, and support they need. By replacing stigma with understanding, we can help adolescent mothers thrive and build healthier futures for themselves and their children.

Together, let us ensure that no adolescent mother is left behind. 🤝

#APPW2026 #NoAdolescentMotherLeftBehind #REACHProject #AdolescentPregnancyPreventionWeek #HealthyFutures #EndStigma #YouthFriendlyServices #SRHR #CaribbeanYouth #SupportHerThriveHer

Sometimes healing begins with a conversation. Acr

Sometimes healing begins with a conversation.

Across Jamaica and the Caribbean, too many people carry the weight of violence at home or in school in silence. Behind every statistic is a real person, a real child, a real family, and a real story.

This Domestic Violence and Violence in Schools Awareness Month, let’s create spaces where people feel safe enough to speak and strong enough to seek support. Whether at home, in the classroom, or in the community, every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued.

No excuse for abuse. No room for violence. Every voice matters. 🫂

#EndViolence #DomesticViolenceAwareness #ViolenceInSchoolsAwareness #SafeSchools #CTECHCaribbean

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of courage. 💛

This Suicide Awareness & Prevention Month, C-TECH reminds you that no challenge is too heavy to carry alone. Seeking support can be the first step toward healing, hope, and recovery.

Our Mental Health Programme provides a safe, confidential, and supportive space where individuals can speak openly and access professional guidance.

You are worthy of support. You deserve to be heard.

For counselling and mental health services:
📞 876-364-7291
📧 mht@ctech-caribbean.org

#SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters #AskForHelp #EndTheStigma #CTECHCaribbean

Quality improvement is not just about achieving re

Quality improvement is not just about achieving results. It is about sustaining them.

Join the Quality Improvement Clinical Community of Practice as we explore: “Sustaining Quality Improvement Gains: Making Improvement Stick - Sustaining QI Results Over Time”

Presenter: Ms. Monica Brown
Case Presentation: Lucea Health Centre

This interactive session will provide practical insights on maintaining improvements, strengthening systems, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.

📅 September 16, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM 💻 Live on Zoom

Share ideas. Learn from peers. Foster change.

Register via our linktree 🤝

#QualityImprovement #HealthcareQuality #ClinicalCommunityOfPractice #CTECHCaribbean

A HUGE congratulations to our very own, Dr. Maxine

A HUGE congratulations to our very own, Dr. Maxine Blake-Hylton on earning her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)! 🎓

This incredible accomplishment is a reflection of her resilience, dedication, and commitment to excellence. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and the hard work that made it possible.

Dr. Blake-Hylton, thank you for inspiring us all to keep reaching higher and striving for our goals. Your C-TECH Caribbean family is cheering you on every step of the way!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Maxine in the comments below! ❤

#CTECHCaribbean #DoctorateAchievement #ProudMoment #WomenInLeadership #CaribbeanProfessionals

🗣️ YOUNG PEOPLE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Are you 18–2

🗣️ YOUNG PEOPLE: YOUR VOICE MATTERS!

Are you 18–24 and living in Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, or St. Vincent and the Grenadines? This is your opportunity to make your voice count. 🌟

Join us for a virtual orientation session to learn how you can become a Youth Ambassador or Youth Preceptorship Trainer with the REACH Project.

You’ll explore how to:
✨ Strengthen your leadership, communication and advocacy skills
✨ Share your perspectives to help improve youth-friendly health services
✨ Support more inclusive and respectful care for young people
✨ Get involved in upcoming training and practical activities

📅 Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM AST
💻 Online | Virtual Session

No previous health-sector experience is required!

👉 Ready to get involved? Register now using the link in our bio and be part of shaping better health services for young people.

For more information contact the project at: reach@alineainternational.com or 1-758-731-0348

#YoungPeopleYourVoiceMatters #YouthAmbassadors #YouthLeadership #REACHProject #CTECHCaribbean

Unlocking the power of ARV adherence! ❤️ Join us

Unlocking the power of ARV adherence! ❤️

Join us on September 2nd as Dr. Alcon Barnette shares game-changing insights on breaking down barriers to HIV treatment success and empowering individuals to take control of their health journey.

🌐 Live on Zoom • 1:00–2:00 PM.

Together, let's revolutionize care, understanding, and outcomes across our communities! Use the link in our bio to join 🤝

🌱 Healthy Eating, Healthy Living! 💙 The REACH Pro

🌱 Healthy Eating, Healthy Living! 💙

The REACH Project is excited to continue our Webinar Series: Adolescents and Healthy Lifestyles, bringing experts together to explore topics that matter most to young people.

This session focuses on Healthy Eating 🥗🍎
A conversation about building healthy, practical habits and supporting young people’s well-being.

🎙️ Speaker: Shirlan Edward
📅 Date: 20 August 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM AST

Whether you’re a teen, parent, healthcare professional, educator, or youth advocate, this session is for you!

📌 Save the date and join us via our linktree.

#REACHProject #HealthyEating #AdolescentHealth #YouthHealth #CTECHCaribbean

📊 Data that drives improvement. Improvement that m

📊 Data that drives improvement. Improvement that matters.

Join us for our Quality Improvement Clinical Community of Practice as we explore how to use data to strengthen healthcare quality, measure what matters, and turn insights into meaningful change.

🎤 Presenter: Mr. Kemar Bundy
📅 August 19, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Come ready to share ideas, foster change, and learn together.

🌐 Join via the linktree in our bio.

#QualityImprovement #HealthcareQuality #ClinicalCommunityOfPractice #CTECHCaribbean #HealthcareImprovement

🌎💙 Different contexts. Common aspirations. Across

🌎💙 Different contexts. Common aspirations.

Across the Caribbean, young people may face different circumstances, but they share many of the same hopes: quality education and healthcare, informed choices, and brighter futures.

This International Youth Day 2026, we’re putting the spotlight on our partnership with @alinea_ideas , @_oecscommission , powered by @global.affairs.canada and our regional Ministries, The REACH Project.

Our initiative is putting young people at the heart of action. Through our Youth Ambassador Programme, young people are empowered to raise their voices, share their perspectives, and help shape conversations around adolescent health and well-being.

From safe spaces for dialogue to practical support for adolescents, the REACH project is working across the Caribbean to help young people thrive.

Different contexts. Common aspirations. One shared commitment to a brighter future. 🌱

#InternationalYouthDay #IYD2026 #DifferentContextsCommonAspirations #REACHProject

Let’s talk about mental health, and break the stig

Let’s talk about mental health, and break the stigma. 💚

The Reproductive Education and Adolescent Community Health (REACH) Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada, is pleased to continue its webinar series, bringing experts together to explore topics that matter to young people, their families, and those who support them.

🎙️ Presenter: Maxine Blake-Hylton (Licensed Psychologist-Play Therapist | Grief, Loss & Trauma Specialist)

📅 11 August 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM AST

Mental health matters, especially for young people. Creating spaces where teens can ask questions, express themselves, and access support without fear of judgment is an important part of building healthier communities.

💬 Let’s create more open conversations.
💚 Let’s challenge stigma.
🌱 Let’s support young people to thrive.

Register today: Linktree in our bio

#REACHProject #BreakingTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #YouthMentalHealth

What if one conversation could save a life? 💚 Sui

What if one conversation could save a life? 💚

Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the signs, responding with compassion, and knowing where to turn for help.

Join the CTECH Clinical Community of Practice for an important session on “Suicide Risk, Crisis Identification, and Safe Referral Pathways for PLHIV,” led by psychologist and program manager Mrs. Maxine Blake-Hylton.

Whether you’re a healthcare professional, counsellor, social worker, community advocate, or someone supporting people living with HIV, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to identify risk, respond appropriately, and connect individuals with the care they need.

📅 August 5, 2026
🕐 1:00–2:00 PM
💻 Live on Zoom

Together, we can strengthen our response, reduce stigma, and build safer pathways to care.

🔗 Join us through the link in our bio (Linktree) to secure your spot!

#CTECHCaribbean #ClinicalCoP #MentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #PLHIV

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