Strengthening mental health response in Belize

Mapping community resources and referral pathways for mass trauma

Central America / Caribbean

PreAct conducted a needs assessment to understand how Belize’s mental health system can support communities before, during, and after mass trauma. Interviews across healthcare, emergency response, government, education, and community services highlighted decentralized care and health workers as support points, with opportunities to strengthen referrals, coordination, and local capacity.

Strengthening mental health response in Belize