Resource library
Guyana and Caribbean resources are listed first, then international. International resources may reference hotlines and services that do not apply in Guyana.
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- GuyanaTelephone hotlineLast checked 2026-08-06MV Barima counselling and support hotline (+592 713 3100 / +592 713 4100)Ministry of Human Services and Social Security
Free telephone counselling and emotional support for anyone coping with the loss of a loved one in the MV Barima tragedy. Call +592 713 3100 or +592 713 4100, answered 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. Trained counsellors offer grief support, trauma-focused grief therapy referrals, and guidance on in-person services.
- GuyanaIn-person counselling service; telephone hotlineLast checked 2026-08-06MV Barima in-person support and counselling — Brave Centre, Leonora W.C.DMinistry of Human Services and Social Security
Free in-person counselling for MV Barima survivors and families at the Brave Centre, Leonora, West Coast Demerara, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Compassionate counselling, emotional support, and trauma-focused grief therapy for those coping with the loss of a loved one. Counselling and support hotline: +592 713 3100 / +592 713 4100, answered 8:00 AM–10:00 PM daily.
- GuyanaIn-person counselling service; telephone hotlineLast checked 2026-08-06MV Barima in-person support and counselling — Child Care and Protection Office, Anna ReginaMinistry of Human Services and Social Security
Free in-person counselling for MV Barima survivors and families at the Child Care and Protection Office, Takuba Lodge, Anna Regina, Essequibo Coast, Monday to Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Compassionate counselling, emotional support, and trauma-focused grief therapy. Counselling and support hotline: +592 713 3100 / +592 713 4100, answered 8:00 AM–10:00 PM daily.
- GuyanaWebsite and online chatLast checked 2026-07-27Mental Health GuyanaGovernment of Guyana / Ministry of Health
Official mental-health portal with educational material, a confidential chat feature, crisis information and connections to professional support.
- Guyana24/7 telephone hotlineLast checked 2026-07-27914 Domestic and Sexual Violence HotlineMinistry of Human Services and Social Security
Toll-free hotline for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual offences and child abuse.
- GuyanaSpecialized in-person services and outreachLast checked 2026-07-27Child Advocacy Centre ServicesGuyana child-protection partners; described by UNICEF Guyana & Suriname
Child Advocacy Centres provide child-sensitive forensic interviews, court support, trauma-focused counselling and community outreach.
- GuyanaGovernment agency; telephone; in-person servicesLast checked 2026-07-27Child Care and Protection AgencyMinistry of Human Services and Social Security
Provides child-protection intervention, psychosocial support, assistance to vulnerable families and recovery services.
- GuyanaNGO services; website; hotlineLast checked 2026-07-27Help & ShelterHelp & Shelter, Guyana
Guyanese NGO working to eliminate violence and support victims and survivors through counselling, advocacy and related services.
- GuyanaInformation page; telephone contacts; online chatLast checked 2026-07-27How to Get HelpMental Health Guyana / Ministry of Health
Explains how to contact the Mental Health Unit and use the website chat to connect with support.
- GuyanaTelephone and public mental-health serviceLast checked 2026-07-27Ministry of Health Mental Health UnitMinistry of Health, Guyana
Public Mental Health Unit contact numbers listed by Mental Health Guyana for free counselling and connection to services.
- GuyanaGovernment ministry; telephone; email; in-person servicesLast checked 2026-07-27Ministry of Human Services and Social SecurityGovernment of Guyana
Umbrella ministry for child protection, domestic violence, social support and services for people in difficult circumstances.
- Guyana24/7 telephone helplineLast checked 2026-07-27National Suicide Prevention HelplineMinistry of Health, Guyana
Toll-free national helpline offering immediate, confidential support to people in emotional distress or crisis.
- CaribbeanResource hubLast checked 2026-07-27Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in EmergenciesPan American Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)
PAHO's main hub for emergency mental-health and psychosocial-support guidance, publications, tools and training in the Americas.
- CaribbeanSelf-paced online coursesLast checked 2026-07-27Mental Health Virtual CoursesPAHO Virtual Campus for Public Health
Free PAHO mental-health courses, including Psychological First Aid in disaster management in the Caribbean.
- CaribbeanOnline courseLast checked 2026-07-27MHPSS Coordination in Humanitarian EmergenciesPAHO Virtual Campus for Public Health
Training focused on coordinating mental-health and psychosocial-support activities in humanitarian emergencies.
- CaribbeanPublic-information campaign and resourcesLast checked 2026-07-27Stronger Together: Building Individual and Social ResiliencePAHO/WHO
Caribbean-focused information to help individuals, families and communities cope with the psychological effects of hazards and emergencies.
- InternationalPDF toolkitLast checked 2026-07-27Caring for Volunteers: A Psychosocial Support ToolkitIFRC
Toolkit to help organisations plan psychosocial support for volunteers exposed to distressing emergency work.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalResource collectionLast checked 2026-07-27Childhood Traumatic Grief ResourcesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Collection of materials about childhood traumatic grief for different audiences.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalFact sheet and PDFLast checked 2026-07-27Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Parents and CaregiversNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Explains how children grieve, signs of childhood traumatic grief and ways parents and caregivers can help.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalArticleLast checked 2026-07-27Five Mental-Health Tips from Red Cross First-Responder VolunteersIFRC
Accessible wellbeing tips from Red Cross first-responder volunteers.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalGuidelinesLast checked 2026-07-27IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergency SettingsInter-Agency Standing Committee; hosted by WHO
Foundational inter-agency framework for designing and coordinating mental-health and psychosocial support in emergencies.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalProgramme overview and resource hubLast checked 2026-07-27Mental Health and Psychosocial SupportInternational Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Explains the range of Red Cross and Red Crescent support from psychological first aid through specialized mental-health care.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalFact sheetLast checked 2026-07-27Mental Health in EmergenciesWorld Health Organization
Overview of mental-health effects of emergencies, common needs and recommended levels of response.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalCurated resource collectionLast checked 2026-07-27National Preparedness Month Disaster ResourcesNational Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)
Broad collection of disaster-related materials for parents, young people, responders, educators and mental-health providers.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalPDFLast checked 2026-07-27Psychological First Aid — Direct English PDFWorld Health Organization
Direct downloadable English edition of the WHO Psychological First Aid guide.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalTraining manualLast checked 2026-07-27Psychological First Aid Facilitator's ManualWorld Health Organization
Manual for orienting and training helpers to provide psychological first aid after serious crisis events.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.
- InternationalGuide and downloadable PDFLast checked 2026-07-27Psychological First Aid: Guide for Field WorkersWorld Health Organization; War Trauma Foundation; World Vision International
Practical guidance for offering humane, supportive and respectful assistance after an extremely distressing event.
Warning: international resource. Phone numbers, laws, and services may not apply in Guyana.