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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.