PAHO/WHO Jamaica

International · Kingston

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The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization country office in Jamaica, headquartered in Kingston, funds and coordinates technical cooperation with the Ministry of Health and Wellness on mental health, non-communicable diseases, HIV, maternal and child health, and emergency preparedness. PAHO/WHO is a central funder of mental-health reform in Jamaica. Website: paho.org.

Contact Information

Website: https://paho.org/en/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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