Finding the right support in Suriname
Mantraminds offers non-clinical well-being counselling. If you need more support than we can offer, such as care from a doctor, a mental health professional or a specialist service, free and confidential help is available in Suriname, and the options below are a good place to start.
If you are in danger right now
If your life, or someone else's, is at risk, call 115. For an ambulance, you can also call 113.
If you need to talk to someone now:
| Service | How to reach them | When |
|---|---|---|
| Crisishulplijn 114 — national mental health crisis line | Call 114 · free and confidential | 24/7 |
Getting mental health care
Start with your huisarts
Your family doctor (huisarts) is usually the best first step. Tell them you'd like to talk about your mental health. They can assess how you're doing and, if it's right for you, refer you to a mental health professional.
Public mental health services
A Regionale Gezondheidsdienst (RGD) clinic can help you get started. Specialist mental health care is available through the Psychiatrisch Centrum Suriname (PCS).
Specialised support
| If you're dealing with… | Service | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic or gender-based violence | Mi Lijn 123 (Stichting Kinder- en Jongerentelefoon) | 123 · +597 850-6907 · 24/7 |
| Children and young people | Mi Lijn 123 (Stichting Kinder- en Jongerentelefoon) | 123 · 24/7 |
| Emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, addiction or a mental health crisis | Crisishulplijn 114 | 114 · free · 24/7 |
If you're worried about a child
If a child is in immediate danger, call 115. Children, young people and worried adults can call Mi Lijn on 123, 24 hours a day.
When you're ready
Getting the right care comes first. When things feel steadier and you'd like support with family, relationships, work or life changes, we'd be glad to hear from you again.
Email us at contact@mantraminds.com.
The services listed on this page are independent organisations. Mantraminds is not affiliated with, endorsed by or responsible for any of them. Details were checked in October 2026 and can change — please check each service's own website. Mantraminds is not an emergency or crisis service.