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Acute mental health services

Specialist outpatient mental health services are available at acute hospitals and the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), offering assessment, treatment, and referrals with community teams.

Last updated 26 October 2024

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Services in acute hospitals
Services in IMH

Outpatient specialist mental health services are available in all acute hospitals and at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH).

Services in acute hospitals

  • Mental health assessment

  • Diagnosis

  • Treatment of mental health conditions

  • Inpatient psychiatric care (only at selected hospitals*)

  • Referrals and co-management of cases with community mental health teams

Services in IMH

  • Mental health assessment

  • Diagnosis

  • Treatment of mental health conditions including psychiatric and rehabilitative services for children, adolescents, adults and elderly

  • Inpatient psychiatric care

  • Referrals and co-management of cases with community mental health teams



*Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH), National University Hospital (NUH), Changi General Hospital (CGH), Singapore General Hospital (SGH) and Sengkang Hospital (SKH)