WHERE TO SEEK HELP

Where to Seek Help?

Mental health encompasses all kinds of issues which ranges from mild to severe ones. We should not overlook symptoms that affect our overall well-being.

Symptoms

1. Lack of motivation, trouble sleeping, lethargic, improper diet and more
2. Get yourself referred to a mental health specialist, a psychiatrist, psychologist or counsellor in public hospital/polyclinic or private practice
3. Sign up for talk therapy (counselling or psychotherapy) to learn strategies on how to cope with mental health issues

Private GP, Family Doctors and Polyclinics

In-house allied health professionals such psychiatrist and psychologist that will help to diagnose and provide strategies or treatments to help with mental health issues.

• Polyclinic: www.nhgp.com.sg/OASClinicList/

• GP: www.singhealth.com.sg/rhs/find-a-gp

Family Service Centres

Its aim is to provide support to individuals and families in times of need. These centres are run by social service professionals such as social workers and counsellors. No medication is prescribed in the centres. It provides support for parent-child relationship, counselling for couples as well as manages violence within the family to obtain support from other resources or agencies. There are altogether 47 family service centres nationwide located around HDB towns in Singapore.

• Family Service Centres: www.msf.gov.sg/dfcs/familyservice/default.aspx

Helplines

CRISIS & SUICIDE PREVENTION

• SOS (Samaritan of Singapore) 
  Tel: 1800 221 4444 (24 hours)
  Email: pat@sos.org.sg

• IMH (Institute of Mental Health)
  Tel: 63892222 (24 hours)

• National Care Hotline
  Tel: 1800‑202‑686
  
  

COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR ADULTS

• Brahm Centre Assistline 
  Tel: 6655 0000 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)
  Tel: 8823 0000 (After operating hours)

• Clarity Singapore Limited
  Tel: 6757 7990 (Mon – Fri: 10am – 4.30pm)

• Singapore Association for Mental Health
  Tel: 1800 283 7019 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm
  Tel: 8511 2678

• Silver Ribbon (Singapore)
  Tel: 6385 3714 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm)
  Tel: 6386 1928

• Clarity Singapore Limited
  Tel: 6757 7990 (Mon – Fri: 10am – 4.30pm)

• Viriya Therapy Centre
  Tel: 6256 1311 (Mon – Fri: 10 am – 5pm)

COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN

• Tinkle Friend Helpline
  Tel: 1800 274 4788 (Mon – Fri: 2.30pm – 7pm)

COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS

• CARE Singapore
  Tel: 6978 2728 (Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm)

• TOUCHline [By TOUCH Community Services]
  Tel: 1800 377 2252 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)

• Fei Yue Community Services
  Live Chat: ec2.sg (Mon – Fri: 10am – 12pm; 2pm – 5pm) 
  (Closed on Public Holidays)

SUPPORT FOR FAMILY VIOLENCE

• Child Protective Services
  Tel: 1800 777 0000  (Daily: 7pm – 12mn)

• PAVE Integrated Services for Individual and Family Protection Specialist Centre
  Tel: 6555 0390 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)

• TRANS SAFE Centre
  Tel: 6449 9088  (Mon – Fri: 9am -1pm; 2pm – 5pm) 

• Care Corner (Project StART)
  Tel: 6476 1482  (Mon – Fri: 10am – 5pm)
  (Closed on Public Holidays)

• Big Love Child Protection Specialist Centre
  Tel: 6445 0400 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)
  (Closed on Public Holidays)

• HEART@Fei Yue Child Protection Specialist Centre
  Website: https://www.safv.org.sg/general-helplink

• Society Against Family Violence
  Website: https://www.safv.org.sg/general-helplink
  
  

COUNSELLING SUPPORT FOR CAREGIVERS & PARENTS

• Caregivers Alliance Limited
  Main: 6460 4400 (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)
  (Closed on Public Holidays)
  
  West: 9720 7590 & 9770 7996
  Central: 9729 8628 & 9826 7115
  East: 9736 9170

• CPH Online Counselling 2020
  Website: www.cphonlinecounselling.sg (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)

• TRANS SAFE Centre
  Tel: 6449 9088  [Live chat] (Weekdays Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, 2pm – 5pm) 

SUPPORT FOR SENIORS

• The Seniors Helpline [By SAGE Counselling Centre]
  Tel: 1800 555 5555  (Mon – Fri: 9am – 7pm, Sat: 9am – 1pm)

• CareLine
  Tel: 6340 7054 (24 hours)

SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA

• Alzheimer’s Disease Association
  Tel: 6377 0700  (Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm)

SUPPORT FOR PERSONS STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTION

• WE CARE Community Services
  Tel: 6547 5459  (Mon – Fri: 10am – 7pm)