Jamaica Defence Force Welfare Department

Military Mental Health

Rating: 4.3 / 5

The Jamaica Defence Force Welfare Department, based at Up Park Camp in Kingston, provides mental-health, family, and crisis support services to serving JDF members, retired soldiers, and their families. Services include counselling, post-deployment screening, and financial hardship support. An essential resource for a population where untreated PTSD and post-service mental-health difficulty are common.

Contact Information

Address: Up Park Camp, Kingston

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=Jamaica+Defence+Force+Welfare+Department+Jamaica

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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