National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA)

Substance Use Authority · Kingston

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The National Council on Drug Abuse, established 1983, is the substance-use arm of Jamaica's Ministry of Health and Wellness. Headquartered at 13–15 Molynes Road, Kingston 10, the NCDA runs public-education campaigns, workplace and school programmes, and coordinates Jamaica's addiction-treatment network (including Patricia House, Richmond Fellowship, and UHWI ATSU). A primary entry point for families and employers seeking help with drug or alcohol dependence.

Contact Information

Address: 13-15 Molynes Road, Kingston 10

Website: https://www.google.com/search?q=National+Council+on+Drug+Abuse+Jamaica+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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