Who we are and what we do.

About Lifeline

Lifeline Ministries Inc  is a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Dominica that touches the lives of the most vulnerable in society providing a voice for the unrepresented and victimized, empowering others to move on from their personal disasters to become agents for positive change in society.

Executive Director

• Tina Alexander ​​

Office Manager: 

• Bernadette Jean Jacques

Board of Directors
Harrigan Alexander
​Joan Henry
Leroy Hill
Valmond Roberts
John SIngleton
Avril McIntyre

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• We facilitate other NGOs, community groups, churches, preschools, and Government agencies such as the Ministry of Education, hospital and the prison to identify funding sources and prepare proposals for development projects.
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• We offer counselling to a range of clients including those preparing for childbirth or marriage, and mental health issues including those experiencing post traumatic stress.
  
  
• We provide social work services to individuals and families facing challenges including cancer, HIV, and disabilities.
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• We provide support groups for those who have experienced gender based violence; we also train volunteers and police officers to help victims endure the reporting process and to be effective witnesses in court. Lifeline is founding member of NGO Coalition for the Protection of Children and  Youth.

Dominica's Bureau of Gender Affairs, recognized  Lifeline Executive Directer, Tina Alexander, during International Women's Day 2018, for her exemplary contributions made towards supporting gender responsive initiatives for the benefit of women and girls. -- Below, listen to an in-depth radio Interview, after receiving the recognition, talking about her life as a social worker both in the UK and Dominica... Lifeline's work on Dominica and those people and agencies Lifeline helps.

 
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• ​We support people staying in shelters, tents, and transitional housing, post Hurricane Maria.
  
  

• We collaborate with faith based communities rebuilding churches and providing psycho-social resources.

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​Bernadette Jean Jacques plays a crucial role as office administrator. Often the face of lifeline to the public as they come seeking advice and support, Sister Berns as she is affectionately known, is a friendly hostess for all ou rAirB-n-B guests and tourists in trouble. She can also be found patiently assisting British citizens grappling with online passport applications . She is a leader in her church and a key player in the Lifeline Family.