support@mhsss.gov.gy
+592 623 4710 (Minister’s Hotline)
The Probation and Social Services Department is responsible for 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, by providing social, financial and other material assistance. It also provides support psychosocial services to reduce social ills and improve social well-being.
Services offered
The services provided are statutory and non-statutory.
Statutory services are those fixed by law, and are considered the corrective aspect of the Service. These functions are as follow:
- Preparation of Pre and Post Sentencing reports for the Courts upon request (Magistrate and High)
- Supervision of all persons placed on Probation and/or Community Service
- Provision of After Care to Juvenile Offenders committed to the New Opportunity Corps and individuals on Parole
- Preparation and submission of reports to the Parole Board for persons released on parole
- Provide counseling and support to juveniles at the Juvenile Holding Centre
- Process applications and distribute Senior Citizens Pension Booklets
- Process applications and distribute Public Assistance Booklets to beneficiaries
- Preparation and presentation of reports to the Poor Law Commission and Local Board of Guardians for applicants seeking Public Assistance.
Non-statutory services focus on protecting individuals, families and communities from social ills which include:
- Providing intervention in all Kindred Social and Matrimonial matters
- Delivering support to the Courts in Domestic Dispute, Domestic Violence and other cases
- Offering voluntary Supervision to juveniles
- Providing social inquiry reports on individuals as requested by High Commissions International Social Service and other related agencies
- Coordinating and participating in community based programmes and services including PTA meetings
- Administering supervision for Social Work Practicum for the University of Guyana, Institute of Distant and Continuing Education and other training institutions.
How does the public access the services available?
- The Department operates as an OPEN DOOR POLICY
- You may visit the Ministryâs Headquarters and obtain information
- Â 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 office closest to your location
- The Probation Department may also refer you to the Agency which is most competent to serve your specific needs
Contact
Location
Lot 1, Water and Cornhill Streets, Stabroek, Georgetown
Telephone Number
+592 256-3634/3614