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External resources and services for mental health

Last updated 29 May 2025

This is a non-exhaustive list of services accurate as of 1 Dec 2022. Please contact the respective organisations directly for updated information on their services provided. This list is compiled by the Institute of Mental Health Singapore (IMH).


ONLINE HELP 

Get support online at the following website(s): 

  • SOS: For crises. Provides 24 hour CareText, a text-based service that provides emotional support for those in distress (WhatsApp 9151 1767). They also provide CareMail, an alternative avenue of emotional support for those who prefer to write in via email (pat@sos.org.sg). 

  • Community Psychology Hub: Provides email and text-based counselling for individuals who are above 18-years-old and are facing marital, divorce or parenting difficulties. Operating hours: Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm (excluding PH) 

  • eC2 by Fei Yue Community Services: Provides Quick Chat, a one-to-one mental health screening via online chat for youths aged 12 - 25yo to talk about their mental health or emotional concerns. Operating hours: Mon, Thurs, Fri, 10am - 12pm, 2pm - 5pm (excluding PH).

  • Oogachaga: Provides Whatsapp counselling for individuals who would like to share about issues troubling them, such as sexuality, identity, relationships, mental health, and sexual health. Whatsapp: 8592 0609 (text only). Operating hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs: 7pm – 10pm; Saturdays: 2pm – 5pm.

  • Tinkle Friend Online Chat: Provides support, advice and information to primary school children in distress. Operating hours: Mon to Thurs: 2.30pm - 7pm, Fri: 2.30pm - 5pm

  • HELP Family Service Centre: Offers e-counselling service for single parents who may be facing difficulties meeting basic needs, handling their/their child’s emotions and parenting. 

  • National Addiction Management Services: Online real-time web-counselling service for individuals seeking advice on all addiction issues. Operating hours: Daily, 8.30am - 9pm. ​​​

  • webCHAT​: Provides text-based, in-the-moment support for young people aged 16 - 30 years old residing in Singapore who would like to gain clarity of their situations.