Choose Life International

Suicide Prevention · Kingston

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Choose Life International is a Jamaican faith-linked NGO founded by Dr Donovan and Faith Thomas, focused on suicide prevention, grief counselling, church-community wellness, and emotional-health assessments. The organisation is the civil-society partner behind the 1-888-NEW-LIFE national helpline and runs training for pastors, educators, and first responders. Particularly important in a country where faith communities remain many people's first point of contact for emotional distress. Website: chooselifeintl.org.

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Website: https://chooselifeintl.org

About mental health in Jamaica

Mental health support is available across Jamaica through public and private services. The Bellevue Hospital in Kingston is the main public psychiatric facility. University Hospital and private practitioners across Kingston, Mobay, and Mandeville offer confidential counselling and therapy. Choose Life International runs a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline. Faith-based and community support groups meet across all parishes.

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