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Helplines in Suriname

Kinder- en Jongerentelefoon (Mi Lijn) Stichting Kinder- en Jongerentelefoon

Main helpline Open 24/7

Free 24/7 crisis helpline for children, youth (6-25 years), and anyone with questions about this age group. Also assists victims of domestic violence and gender-related violence. Trained listeners provide counseling and referrals.

Dutch, Serbian

Menshasu Mensenhandel Suriname

Open 24/7

Free 24/7 online reporting portal for human trafficking operated by Trafficking in Persons (TIP) department of Suriname Police Force. Allows citizens and victims to report suspected trafficking cases for investigation and victim liberation.

Dutch, English

Suriname Emergency Services (115) Korps Politie Suriname - Centrale Meldkamer

Open 24/7

National emergency number for police, fire, and emergency services in Suriname. Centrale Meldkamer (Central Control Room). Police tip line also available at 179.

Dutch, Serbian

Mental Health Unit (MOB), Ministry of Health Medisch Opvoedkundig Bureau

Monday-Friday, office hours

Free comprehensive psychological services for adolescents aged 16-21 years, offering intake sessions, counseling, and psychologist assignments. Part of Ministry of Health's mental health services.

Dutch, Serbian

Bureau Slachtofferzorg (Victim Support Office) Bureau Slachtofferzorg

Office hours (specific hours not confirmed)

Free government victim support service under Ministry of Justice and Police. Provides social, psychological, practical, and legal assistance to victims of violent crimes, sexual offenses, and domestic violence. Operates shelter for DV survivors.

Dutch, Serbian

Psychiatric Center Suriname (PCS) - Addiction Clinic Psychiatrisch Centrum Suriname - Polikliniek Verslavingszorg

Office hours (specific hours not confirmed)

Government outpatient addiction treatment clinic offering low-threshold care for substance use disorders. Provides treatment and support for individuals with alcohol/drug problems and their families. Uses bio-psycho-social model approach.

Dutch, Serbian

Cocaine Anonymous Suriname

Meetings scheduled, check with contact for times

Free peer support fellowship for people recovering from cocaine and substance addiction. 12-step mutual aid program where members share experience and support each other.

Peer support Dutch, Serbian, English

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