WILLEMSTAD – The addiction treatment center Stichting Opvangtehuis Brasami will move to a new facility on the grounds of the Caprileskliniek, Health, Environment and Nature Minister Javier Silvania has confirmed. The relocation is necessary as Brasami’s current building in Otrobanda has been deemed unsafe and partially closed due to the risk of collapse. The new facility is expected to be completed by the end of 2028. 

Founded in 1997, Brasami provides care to individuals struggling with addiction. Years of structural neglect have left the current building in disrepair and no longer compliant with safety standards. The organization is currently operating from a temporary location. 

The preparatory phase for the new complex has been completed. This included selecting a suitable site on the Caprileskliniek grounds, land preparation, establishing a list of requirements, design and technical planning, and estimating the construction costs and timeline. The next step is to obtain financial advice before the project is submitted to the Council of Ministers for approval. Demolition and construction will follow. 

The project is expected to cost approximately 10 million guilders. The new facility will be designed according to modern mental health care standards, with a focus on safety, privacy, and dignity. It will accommodate 24 clients, including youth. 

The building will feature several specialized departments: a detox area for four people and one crisis bed; a motivational and structured care unit for six clients; a rehabilitation and resocialization wing for ten individuals; and a separate youth department with four spaces. 

The design addresses various levels of physical and relational safety tailored to the intensity of care required. This initiative is part of a broader restructuring of mental health services on Curaçao, with Brasami set to continue playing a key role in the island’s treatment infrastructure.