Mental health services

Ensuring mental well-being is crucial, and here are the diverse avenues for seeking support and resources, including crisis hotlines for immediate assistance.

Last updated 26 October 2024

Having good mental health is important for your overall well-being. There are many ways that you can access support and resources to address your mental health needs.

For dedicated mental health support and resources, visit mindline.sg and MindSG .
Find the most suitable avenue of support through the Community Mental Health (CMH) Wayfinding Tool.

If you or your loved one is feeling suicidal, please contact the following 24/7 crisis hotlines or seek immediate psychiatric help at any hospital emergency department (A&E).

Institute of Mental Health - 6389 2222
Samaritans of Singapore - 1767

What are the resources and services available?

Self-help resources

MindSG provides self-help mental health tools and resources.

Community

Community mental health services offer specialised support for all ages.

Primary care

Services in polyclinics are delivered by multidisciplinary teams including family physicians, nurses, psychologists and medical social workers. These teams are supported by psychiatrists from partnering restructured hospitals or IMH through a shared care model.

Intermediate and long-term care

Psychiatric residential homes and day centres provide support to those with stabilised mental health conditions.

Acute hospitals and IMH

Specialist mental health services are provided at all acute hospitals and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), offering assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals to appropriate services.

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