National mindline 1771
Ministry of Health
National 24/7 mental health line for distress or crisis. Call, text or chat, and get linked to further care.
- Call
- 1771
- Also
- WhatsApp 6669 1771
- Web
- www.mindline.sg
Mental health and counselling services in Singapore
Counselling helplines, community mental health teams and early-support services in Singapore, from first-line emotional support to clinical care.
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IMH Emergency Services
Institute of Mental Health
24-hour psychiatric emergency service and helpline for acute risk or severe symptoms.
- Call
- 6389 2222
- Web
- www.imh.com.sg
IMH clinical services
SAMH Helpline
Singapore Association for Mental Health
Counselling, community mental health and recovery services for adults and youth. Provides information and assistance on mental health and psychosocial issues. Helpline: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.
- Call
- 1800 283 7019
- Web
- www.samhealth.org.sg
Silver Ribbon (Singapore)
Silver Ribbon
Mental health literacy, anti-stigma work and counselling support.
- Call
- 6386 1928
- Web
- www.silverribbonsingapore.com
Care Corner Counselling Helpline
Care Corner Singapore
Mandarin counselling for individuals, couples and families on mental health, personal challenges, grief, pre-marital, marital, family and relationship issues. Helpline: daily 10am to 10pm.
- Call
- 1800 3535 800
- Web
- www.carecorner.org.sg
Mandarin counselling hotline
CHAT
Institute of Mental Health
Mental health check-ins and assessment for young people aged 16 to 30. webCHAT offers in-the-moment text-based support for emotional concerns, clarity and help finding support. webCHAT: Tuesday to Saturday 1pm to 8pm (hours from the October 2024 contributed resource list; check before referring).
- Call
- 6493 6500
- Web
- www.chat.mentalhealth.sg
webCHAT
TOUCHline
TOUCH Community Services
Counselling helpline for youth and their parents.
- Call
- 1800 377 2252
- Web
- www.touch.org.sg
Agency for Integrated Care
AIC
Information on community care services for seniors and caregivers, and for individuals with mental health and emotional needs. Care options include home care, day care and respite. Hotline: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8.30pm; Saturday 8.30am to 4pm.
- Call
- 1800 650 6060
- Web
- www.aic.sg
Seniors Helpline
SAGE Counselling Centre
Counselling and information helpline for people aged 50 and above on issues and services related to older persons. Free face-to-face counselling for seniors and their caregivers. Helpline: Monday to Friday 9am to 7pm; Saturday 9am to 1pm.
- Call
- 1800 555 5555
- Web
- www.sagecc.org.sg
Non-Emergency Ambulance Service
Private ambulance operators
Ambulance transport to hospital for non-emergency situations. Inform the operator of the patient’s condition and behaviour so a suitable nearby service can be activated. For medical emergencies, call 995.
- Call
- 1777
- Web
- www.scdf.gov.sg
Oogachaga Counselling
Oogachaga
Counselling for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals, couples and families. WhatsApp support: Tuesday to Thursday 7pm to 10pm; Saturday 2pm to 5pm.
- Also
- WhatsApp: 8592 0609; Email: CARE@oogachaga.com
- Web
- oogachaga.com/
ResiL!ence
SHINE Children & Youth Services
Programmes for young people aged 12 to 25 with mental health needs, including emotional support, mentoring, counselling, support groups and mental health screening. Contact: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm.
- Also
- WhatsApp: 9740 1489; Email: resilience@shine.org.sg
- Web
- www.shine.org.sg/resilience
Limitless Counselling
Limitless
Free and subsidised counselling and psychological services for young people facing relationship issues, trauma, mental health concerns, self-image and behavioural challenges. Apply using the online form.
Youthline
Youthline SG
A listening ear and free counselling for anyone up to 35 years old. Phone and WhatsApp: daily 9am to midnight.
- Call
- 6436 6612
- Also
- WhatsApp: 8533 9460; Email: hello@youthline.sg
- Web
- youthline.sg/
Wysa’s AI Chat / Mindline
Wysa / Mindline
24/7 AI chatbot for emotional wellbeing and self-help. This automated chat service is separate from the National mindline 1771 counselling helpline.
OTR Listens
Over the Rainbow
Anonymous text-based emotional support from trained volunteers. Chat: Monday to Friday 4pm to midnight; Saturday and Sunday noon to midnight. Contact details and hours are from the October 2024 contributed resource list; check before referring.
Hear4U
CARE Singapore
Non-crisis psychological first aid and support for anyone in Singapore. WhatsApp: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm. Contact details and hours are from the October 2024 contributed resource list; check before referring.
- Also
- WhatsApp: 6978 2728
- Web
- www.care.sg/
NCSS Community Resources
National Council of Social Service
Community resource directory for finding further social service support.
IASP Suicide Prevention Resources
International Association for Suicide Prevention
International suicide prevention information and resources for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. For immediate support in Singapore, contact SOS 1767 or National mindline 1771; call 995 or 999 for immediate danger.