Become a Patron!I’ve pulled together a different places to go for mental health support in Singapore. Hope this is useful.
We are more common than we might realise and our issues can make us falsely think we are alone. There are so many practitioners and services provided by those keen to support – do reach out. There is really no need to have any shame around it.
Helplines
From 18 June 2025, Singaporeans will be able to access round-the-clock support for mental health, including the seeking of professional help, via national mindline 1771, Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service.
Mental Well-Being
999 and 995 are the national emergency numbers for police and ambulances in Singapore.
1. Institute of Mental Health’s Mental Health Helpline
IMH offers a comprehensive range of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counselling services for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. We were the first mental hospital in Singapore, starting with some 1,000 patients. Since then, many advances have been made in treatment, training, and research. Our treatment integrates evidence-based therapies, supported by the departments of clinical psychology, nursing, occupational therapy, and medical social work, to provide holistic care for our patients.
Contact Number: 6389 2000
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) is dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to individuals facing a crisis, thinking about or affected by suicide. Non-religious and not for profit, our work focuses on crisis intervention and suicide prevention.
24-hour Hotline: 1767
24-hour CareText: 9151 1767 (via WhatsApp)
3. Singapore Association for Mental Health
At SAMH, we improve the lives of persons with mental health issues through rehabilitation and reintegration. Our beneficiaries include youths, students and adults. We are here at every step of their recovery journey, while also providing emotional and practical support to their families and caregivers.
Toll-free Helpline: 1800-283-7019
Silver Ribbon (Singapore) organises mental health events regularly and commemorates World Mental Health Day annually, collaborating with local & overseas mental health organizations, consumers, caregivers, corporates, government agencies, grassroots organizations, religious groups, school institutions, social service agencies and media to reach out to the community of all age groups through innovative means.
Contact Number: (65) 6386 1928
Hour: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm (excluding eve of and public holidays)
Tinkle Friend is a national toll-free helpline and chatline for all primary-school-aged children in Singapore. Tinkle Friend provides support, advice, and information to lonely and distressed children, especially in situations when their parents or main caregivers are unavailable.
Contact Details: 1800-2744-788
Hour: 2:30pm – 5pm Mon – Fri (Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays)
5. Community Health Assessment Team
Our full name is “Community Health Assessment Team”, and we’ve been helping and supporting young people with mental health concerns since 2009. CHAT is a national outreach and mental health check programme under the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).
Contact Number: 6493-6500 / 6501
Hour: 12pm – 9pm, Tuesday – Saturday (closed on public holidays)
Montfort Care provides five core services — Anti-Violence, Caregiving, Eldercare, Family Service and Mental Health — supporting children, seniors, caregivers and families through early intervention, community-based support and partnerships. Our services include child protection and family support, mental health and dementia care, caregiving assistance, family counselling, and innovative active ageing initiatives through Goodlife by Montfort Care, enabling individuals and families to build resilience and remain connected within their communities.
Contact Details: +65 6446 0300
7. Ministry of Social and Family Development
MSF develops the “heartware” for Singapore through our policies, community infrastructure, programmes and services. Our mission is to nurture resilient individuals, strong families, and a caring society.
Contact Number: 1800-111-2222
8. Aware’s Sexual Assault Care Centre
The Sexual Assault Care Centre (SACC) at AWARE provides free services to survivors of all genders who have experienced sexual assault, helping them deal with their experiences and make decisions about their next steps.
Contact Number: 6779-0282
Hour: Mon – Fri 10am – 6pm
The Helping Hand, founded by Mr. Robert Yeo in 1987, is a Christian halfway house in Singapore that focuses on the rehabilitation of former drug addicts. We have helped to transform many lives and have since opened our doors to all ex-offenders.
Contact Number: (65) 6285 7847 / (65) 9111 4797
Hour: Mon – Sat: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Sun & PH: Closed
10. Narcotics Anonymous Singapore
NA is a non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. We suggest that you keep an open mind and give yourself a break. Our program is a set of principles written so simply that we can follow them in our daily lives. The most important thing about them is that they work.
Contact Number: +65 84058432
Perhaps Children Home’s mission is to help children victims of abuse to re-integrate in society through positive learning
The Home provides care to 80 children and young persons from the age of 4 to 16 years old.
Contact Number: (+65) 6745 3969
The Turning Point is a Christian charity organization that reaches out to women seeking a place of refuge and help to overcome drug addiction since 1990.By loving them, equipping them and inspiring hope, we assist them to live a life of Hope in God.
Contact Number: +65 6257 8364
14. WE CARE Community Services
WE CARE Community Services is an addiction recovery centre funded by charity. We provide support and treatment programmes for all forms of addiction, including drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, and various other compulsive behaviours. Our services are open to all persons who are in need of help to cope with an addictive disorder.
Contact Number: 31658017 / 83913023 (WhatsApp)
Counselling
We believe in the worth and potential of every individual to grow, participate and contribute in the community –
be they a child or youth at-risk, a family in need, a person with special or healthcare needs or a senior.
Because Everyone Can Be Someone.
- TOUCHLine (Counselling) – 1800-377-2252
- TOUCH Care Line (for seniors, caregivers) – 6804-6555
2. Care Corner Counselling Centre
Professional counselling and therapy have a profound impact on leading healthy and fulfilling lives. It provides the tools and insights to resolve personal, relationship, family, emotional and psychological challenges. We offer individual, couple and group counselling, with specialisation in children therapy, couple therapy, mental health and trauma recovery.
Contact Number: 6353 1180
Online Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic can take an emotional toll. Learn to manage your mental wellbeing and if you need support, we show you how and where to seek help.
2. eC2.sg
eC2.sg is a service by Fei Yue Community Services for Singaporean youth aged 13-25 years old. Some people still find that troublesome. They still refuse to get help though they really really hope to talk to someone. That’s where eCounselling Centre comes in! We call that eC2 here in eGen. It’s an online facility on eGen where you are able to chat one-on-one with a professional counsellor about the issues you are facing in life.
For relationship and sexuality counseling or book me for a workshop, do contact me here.
About Dr. Martha Tara Lee
Surrounded by friends who were sexually inhibited and struck by dire lack of positive conversations around sex and sexuality in Singapore, Dr. Martha Tara Lee set out to make a positive difference in embarking on her doctorate in human sexuality before launching Eros Coaching in 2009. Today, she remains dedicated to working with individuals and couples who wish to lead self-actualised and pleasure-filled lives.
She also holds certificates in counselling, coaching and sex therapy, and her fourth degree – a Masters in Counselling in May 2018. In practice since 2009, she is the only certified sexuality educator and certified sexuality educator supervisor by the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) in Singapore.
Often cited in the media, Dr. Lee is the appointed Clinical Sexologist for Singapore Cancer Society. She was recognised as one of ‘Top 50 Inspiring Women Under 40′ by Her World in July 2010, and one of ‘Top 100 Inspiring Women’ by CozyCot in March 2011. She has published four books: Love, Sex and Everything In-Between, Orgasmic Yoga, From Princess to Queen and {Un}Inhibited.
Martha works with individuals and couples in private coaching sessions, and conducts her own workshops. She takes prides in making sure all her workshops are also fun, educational, and sex-positive. This comes easily to her because even though she is extremely dedicated and serious about her work, she fundamentally believes that sex is meant to be fun, wonderful, amazing and sacred. As such, this serious light-heartedness has shone through again and again. For her full profile, click here. Email her here.
