# Guyana mental health support for MV Barima survivors > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guyana-mental-health-support-for-mv-barima-survivors > Updated: 2026-08-28T20:55:26.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. Following the MV Barima tragedy, the Guyanese government has implemented multiple mental health support initiatives for survivors and affected families. Initially, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security announced the launch of ‘Embrace’, a free, confidential online platform providing audio and video therapy sessions. This digital service, intended to complement in-person counseling, connects users with specialists and members of the Guyanese diaspora. The ministry has sought assistance from the Red Cross, the United Nations, and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO). In subsequent efforts, the Ministry of Health expanded these services by dispatching psychologists and psychiatrists to Region One to provide on-site counseling and specialized grief support. This multi-ministry approach includes home visits to create individualized care plans and the use of telepsychology. Additionally, PAHO provided two weeks of specialized training to local healthcare workers and community leaders to assist in managing grief. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Guyana Ministry of Health extends mental health support for MV Barima survivors Guyana's Ministry of Health is providing specialized psychological and psychiatric care to those affected by the MV Barima tragedy through home visits, telepsychiatry, and community training. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-ministry-of-health-extends-mental-health-support-for-mv-barima-survivors ### 2026-08-17: Guyana to launch Embrace online mental health platform Guyana is launching ‘Embrace’, a free national online mental health platform to provide therapy and support, initially focusing on those affected by the MV Barima tragedy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guyana-to-launch-embrace-online-mental-health-platform --- Cite as: Guyana mental health support for MV Barima survivors. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/guyana-mental-health-support-for-mv-barima-survivors