Where to seek help

This section explains where refugees and asylum-seekers in Trinidad and Tobago can turn for support, legal assistance, or to report a crime following the closure of UNHCR’s office.

Reporting a crime

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, call 999 or 555.

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service has launched the following link for reporting crime: https://www.ttps.gov.tt/Report-A-Crime/Report-A-Crime.

You no longer have to visit a police station to make the report in person unless you want to. When you complete the form correctly you will receive an electronic receipt to follow up your case.

Unfortunately, the reports MUST be made in English, and in 48 hours, the police will contact you by phone to follow up and confirm the details of the report but you will need English language assistance to complete the call. We advise that you ask for support from bilingual persons in the refugee community to assist with English language for this process. Also be sure to prepare photographs of evidence that can be uploaded to the electronic form.

This form does not replace emergency response requests for police protection.

Healthcare

Primary healthcare is provided by public hospitals and clinics across Trinidad and Tobago. Public Healthcare is free to everyone in Trinidad and Tobago and is provided on a walk-in basis. The costs of prescription medications for non-citizens are typically not covered by the public hospitals and clinics, and certain requirements may be needed to enroll in clinics.

For the list of major public hospitals and health facilities in Trinidad and Tobago and further information on health services please visit the website of Ministry of Health: http://www.health.gov.tt/

Legal Assistance

Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR)

Founded in 2006, the Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) monitors human rights issues, and advocates with government stakeholders for the human rights of refugees and migrants in Trinidad and Tobago and across the Caribbean. CCHR provides human rights education and awareness through public campaigns, policy recommendations and legal advocacy, training and strategic partnerships.

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: +1 868 230 7482
  • WhatsApp: +1 868 432 0915 (for English and Spanish)
  • Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA)

The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA) was established to provide affordable legal advice and representation in a variety of matters to members of the public who are of small or moderate means.

Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA)

The Legal Aid and Advisory Authority (LAAA) was established to provide affordable legal advice and representation in a variety of matters to members of the public who are of small or moderate means.

Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD)

The Women’s Institute for Alternative Development (WINAD) was founded in 1999 and is dedicated to advance the rights of women and girls through thought leadership, mentoring, quality service delivery, and stakeholder engagement. WINAD is a women’s organisation committed to strengthening the capacity and social consciousness of women and girls to lead social transformation in Trinidad and Tobago.