Belize (BZ)
Belize is an English-speaking Central American country known for its barrier reef, rainforest, and cultural mix of Maya, Garifuna, Mestizo and Creole heritage.
Capital: Belmopan
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: BZD (BZ$)
Cost of living: Very affordable (index 33)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
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General Emergency
911
Police
911
Fire Brigade
911
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
No dedicated national poison control line — call 911 or contact Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, Belize City: +501 223-1548
Mental Health
No dedicated 24/7 national crisis line confirmed — contact Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital +501 223-1548 or the Ministry of Health and Wellness
Domestic Violence
National Women’s Commission / Belize Police Domestic Violence Unit: 0-800-A-WAY-OUT (0-800-292-9688); WhatsApp/text 672-9628
Child Protection
Department of Human Services (Ministry of Human Development): +501 822-2350
Road Assistance
No national auto club — private towing/garages per district; rental companies provide their own roadside support
Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (national referral hospital) emergency department
+501 223-1548
Public hospitals in Belize City (Karl Heusner Memorial) and regional district hospitals (San Ignacio, Belmopan, Belize City) run 24/7 emergency departments. Private clinics in San Pedro/Ambergris Caye and Belize City offer out-of-hours care for tourists and expats.
24/7 emergency department
How to call emergency services in Belize
Call 911 and state location, nature of emergency, number of people affected; stay on the line if safe.