Support for Individuals and Caregivers
As an individual living with a mental illness, social inclusion plays a central role in recovery. However, the lack of understanding about mental illness, compounded by the negative portrayals of the mentally ill in the media, often adds to the marginalisation of this misunderstood group. Without acceptance from the community, people with mental illness often face discrimination, lack social support, and find themselves isolated. It is therefore important to build the emotional resilience and find pillars of support at home, at work and in the community.
As a caregiver, one may experience various issues and problems in caring for his loved one who has mental illness. There is a host of websites and sources that provide a wealth of information to help caregivers care for themselves and their loved ones.
Read about Madam Wee's plight when she cared for her 80-year-old husband who had anxiety disorder and depression. Pick up tips on self-care as you continue the arduous caregiving journey. Find out more here.
The following helplines manned by key partner organisations will help both individuals and caregivers find further assistance in the community. More information can be found on http://careinmind.aic.sg/.
Related article - https://seniorcare.com.sg/caregiver-stress-prevent-burnout-fatigue/
Helplines
Helpline
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Helpline number
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Operating Hours
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Services
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All Addictions Helpline
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6732 6837
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Mon – Fri:
8.30am - 6pm
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Provides advice, information,
and emotional support to
callers related to addictions.
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Association of Women
for Action and
Research (AWARE)
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1800 774 5935
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Mon – Fri:
3pm - 9.30pm
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Provides empathy, support,
information and encouragement
to women in need of assistance.
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AWWA Centre
for Caregivers
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1800 299 2992
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Mon - Fri:
8.30am - 5.30pm
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Provides information, training
and support for caregivers.
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Care Corner
Counselling Hotline
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1800 353 5800
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Mon - Sun
(except
Public Holidays):
10am – 10pm
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Provides mandarin counselling
service by professional counselors.
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Caregiver Association
Of Mentally Ill (CAMI)
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6782 9371
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Mon – Fri:
8.30am - 5.30pm
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Provides support for caregivers
taking care of loved ones with
mental illness.
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Community Psychogeriatric Programme (CPGP)
by Changi General
Hospital
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6850 1840 /
6850 1841
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Mon – Fri:
8.30am - 6pm
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Provides information and referral
services for residents living within
Northeast and Southeast CDC
districts.
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Dementia
Helpline
(Alzheimer's
Disease Association)
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6377 0700
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Mon – Fri:
9am - 6pm
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Provides a listening ear for
caregivers and assist them in
managing any crisis situation at
home.
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Institute of Mental
Health (IMH) Helpline
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6389 2222
|
24 hours
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Provides counselling for those
suffering from psychological
and psychiatric problems.
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Lifeline NUS /
National University of Singapore |
6516 7777 |
24 hours
|
For NUS students who experience life-threatening psychological emergencies. Below are some examples of psychological emergencies:
• Having suicidal intentions
• Experiencing severe panic or anxiety attacks
• Dealing with news of death or severe injury to family or peers
• Traumatised or disoriented from recent physical violence |
Com Care / National
Family Service
Centre Helpline
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1800 222 0000
|
24 hours
|
Provides assistance to the public by
directing to the appropriate agency
and links all FSCs for the public to
access. Operates in English,
Mandarin, Malay and Tamil.
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National Problem
Gambling Helpline
|
1800 666 8668
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24 hours
|
Provides support, information and
advice for problem gambling.
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SAGE Helpline for
Seniors
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1800 555 5555
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Mon – Fri:
9am - 7pm
Sat:
9am - 1pm
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Provides counselling to enhance the
total well-being of the older persons
and their caregivers with a special
focus on the psychological and
social aspects of their health.
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Samaritans of
Singapore (SOS)
Hotline
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1800 221 4444
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24 hours
|
Provides counselling for anyone in
crisis and persons with suicidal
tendencies, thinking of suicide or
affected by suicide.
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Singapore Association
of Mental Health
(SAMH)
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1800 283 7019
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Mon – Fri:
9am - 6pm
(After-hours
by SOS)
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Provides counseling for people who
have psychological, psychiatric
or social problems and others
who need information for such
persons.
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TOUCH Care Line
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6804 6555
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Mon – Sat
(except
Public Holidays):
9am - 9pm
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Provides information and referral
services for caregivers.
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