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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.