The intake inclusion criteria include clients who:
- Are aged 65 years and above
- Have mental disorders, such as dementia, depressive disorders and psychotic disorders.
- Have significant disability from their mental and/or physical illnesses and are non-community ambulant
The exclusion criteria include clients who:
- Are diagnosed with physical disability only
- Are diagnosed with transient mental health problems and are now well
- Are residing in the nursing home
- Require mainly palliative care
APCATS does not provide crisis intervention or one-off or / ad-hoc assessment.
For 24/7 mental health support, you can reach out to the national mindline 1771, Singapore's first national mental health helpline and textline service:
If you are facing a mental health crisis, and require medical help, please visit IMH 24-hour Emergency Services.
APCATS services are accessible to patients residing within the central region of Singapore. Patients who reside in the east and west of Singapore may seek similar services from Changi General Hospital and National University Hospital respectively.
APCATS accepts referrals that meet the criteria set by healthcare professionals, as well as by the staff of social agencies. A referral form can be downloaded using the link below. The completed form should be emailed to us at [email protected]. APCATS will notify the person who made the referral of the outcome.
Click here to access the online referral form to be submitted by your healthcare professional or social agency staff.
Appropriate charges apply. Financial assistance is available, subject to a financial assessment.
Mondays to Fridays: 8 am – 5.30 pm.
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
For enquiries and charges, please contact:
Tel: 6389 2175
Email: [email protected]
The APCATS – Regional Eldercare Agencies Partnership (APCATS REAP) is an extension of APCATS. It aims to:
- Extend partnership with community eldercare agencies and primary care practitioners to meet the psychosocial needs of the elderly in the community;
- Empower the community eldercare agencies and primary care practitioners to manage the elderly with mental disorders through training, consultation and support.
- Enhance awareness and facilitate early detection of mental disorders in the elderly.
For more info on APCATS REAP, please click here.