Telephone Numbers: 592- 2-56212, 57450 or 50566 –ext. 17,18,19 & 20

 
 

MISSION STATEMENT: TO SHARE IN THE PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE GUYANESE SOCIETY FROM CRIME AND DELINQUENCY AND THE PROMOTION OF THE WELFARE OF MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN IN ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, SO THAT NATIONAL GOALS CAN BE ACHIEVED WITH THE MINIMAL DISRUPTION AND WITH MAXIMUM CONTRIBUTION

 

        OFFICIAL HOURS:

        MONDAYS TO THURSDAYS   8:00 HRS TO 16:30 HRS
        FRIDAYS      8:00 HRS TO 15:30 HRS

        OFFICES ARE LOCATED AT: -

        HEADQUARTERS

                MINISTRY OF HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SECURITY
                1 WATER & CORNHILL STREETS
                STABROEK
                GEORGETOWN
                REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
 

               EAST COAST DEMERARA
               D 123 Triumph
              Government Compound
              Tel. No. 592-20-2354
 

        BERBICE SERVICES

                 Offices Located in:

                 -      FORT WELLINGTON
                        WEST COAST BERBICE

                -       NEW AMSTERDAM

                -      WHIM
                        CORENTYNE

       WEST DEMERARA SERVICES

             Office Located:

                    REGIONAL WORKS COMPOUND
                    PLANTAIN WALK
                    WEST COAST DEMERARA
                    REPUBLIC OF GUYANA
 

This section of the Ministry offers a combination of probation and welfare services.  Its main areas of concern are issues of crime and crime prevention, juvenile crime and delinquency, and the care and welfare of children throughout Guyana

It offers the nation and, from time to time overseas agencies, the following services: -
 

	Investigation and preparation of Social Enquiry Reports for the Courts.
	The supervision of persons placed on probation and those released from prison.
	The provision of after care and rehabilitative services
	Assistance in matrimonial conciliation issues and other related family matters.
	The investigation of reported cases of child neglect, abuse, etc.
	Identification and provision of assistance to children in difficult circumstances.
	Monitoring special children’s Homes/ Institutions.
	Direct supervision of Mahaica Children’s Home.
	Facilitating the process for the adoption of children.
	Prison Welfare services.
	Public education programmes – Lectures on social issues related to the functions of the department
	Participation in social work training and the provision of field practice for university students.
	Close collaborative working relationships with the Courts of Criminal Jurisdiction especially the Juvenile Courts.
	Submissions to International Social Agencies, at their request, reports on the social and economic background of migrants if the need arises, and information on the fostering of children, etc.

 
 

	You may contact this department by telephone and obtain information.
	You may visit the Headquarters and obtain information.
	If you are from the rural area contact the office nearest to you or you may call the Head Office where you may be referred to the officer closest to your location.
	This department may also refer you to the Agency which is most competent to serve your specific needs.

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