THE Ministry of Public Health’s interagency suicide prevention helpline has been proving to be very helpful to many Guyanese since its establishment. The line, which functions as a “coping partner” for many, recently helped to save the life of a young man from Santa Mission.
During an interview with the Minister of Health and a team from the soon-to-be-established Mental Health Secretariat, the Government Information Agency (GINA) was informed that the 19 year old was suffering from depression, and he called the helpline.

This triggered a chain reaction, which saw the young man receiving immediate counselling via the call, after which contact was made with the health care professionals in his area, who subsequently took over.

This helpline is designed to provide comfort, counselling and support to persons who are struggling, not only with suicidal, but other issues, which can affect their mental health and/or life, and possibly lead to suicide. This includes substance abuse, depression, anger management, abuse, and neglect, along with any other issue which can result in self-inflected pain or damage.

If you are in a situation where you are experiencing such thoughts and need advice or counselling, you can contact the helpline, by any of the means mentioned below.

Telephone number – 592-223-0818

What App – 592-600-7896/592-623-4444

BBM – 2BE55649/2BE56020

Twitter – @guyanaagency

Email – guyanaagency@yahoo.com

Facebook – Guyana Interagency Suicide Prevention Help Line