We believe that all individuals in recovery from mental health conditions should be empowered to lead lives with dignity in a compassionate and inclusive society. To achieve this, we work with agencies to offer a range of rehabilitation and support services, assisting these individuals and their caregivers in their journey towards full integration within our community.
Peer Support
Peer Support Specialists are individuals who have lived through the challenges of mental health issues and have been specially trained to provide structured support to others on their recovery journey. This support includes not only sharing their own strategies for coping but also extending emotional, practical, and social assistance to their peers.
Launched in 2016 by the National Council of Social Service, in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health and other mental health organisations, the Peer Support Specialist Programme is Singapore's first national training initiative to prepare individuals for the role of Peer Support Specialists. This formalised training equips persons with mental health conditions with the skills they need to leverage their own experiences to support others in their recovery journeys.
Our courses are fully sponsored for Singaporeans and Permanent Residents, with requirements* and completion of all assessments.
For more information, please visit the Social Service Institute.
*Learners who do not meet the 100% attendance requirements would need to provide a valid reason with supporting documents e.g. Medical Certificate. In such events, learners should not miss more than 25% of the course.
Employment
Employment is a vital element of one's recovery journey. It provides individuals with a sense of purpose, fosters independence, and promotes social inclusion.
To enhance employment opportunities for persons with mental health conditions, NCSS introduced Project H.I.R.E. (Help Integrate Recovering persons with mental health conditions through Employment). This initiative takes a holistic eco-system approach by collaborating with the public sector, private sector, and the community to improve the employability and employment of persons with mental health conditions, and to create inclusive workplaces.
Please approach these organisations which support individuals with mental health conditions seeking employment support:
| Singapore Anglican Community Services - Integrated Employment Services | |
| 10 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529897 | |
| +65 6812 9601 | |
| ies@sacs.org.sg | |
| SAMH Mindset Learning Hub | |
| 257 Jurong East Street 24, #01-405, Singapore 600257 | |
| +65 6665 9220 | |
| mindsetlh@samhealth.org.sg | |
| Institute of Mental Health - Job Club | |
| Buangkok Green Medical Park, Blk 1, Occupational Therapy Department, Singapore 539747 | |
| +65 6389 2678 | |
| enquiries@jobclub.sg | |
Employers play a vital role in promoting mental well-being among their workforce. Employers and employees can adopt inclusive and supportive practices through resources like:
Community Integration
Community integration services play a pivotal role in helping individuals on their journey of recovery. These services encompass psycho-rehabilitation activities, early intervention, and skills training, enabling individuals to integrate into mainstream activities and foster a sense of belonging.
Psychiatric Day Care and Homes
Psychiatric Day Care Services focus on vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation. They provide persons with mental health conditions with the skills needed for a variety of tasks within a work-simulated environment. These activities include domestic chores, cleaning tasks, as well as social and recreational activities.
Caregiver Support Services
In our commitment to creating a supportive community, we support agencies that offer advice and support services for caregivers. These services include information and referral, counselling, training, and support groups. The agencies also engage in outreach activities to raise awareness of the essential role of caregivers in our community.
Learn more about CAL's services and programmes.
Suicide Intervention and Management
There are a range of services, including a helpline, home visits, face-to-face counselling, and support groups, which provide a pillar of strength for those who need it most.
Youth Mental Health Services
Youth Mental Health Services are designed to empower young individuals and their families by enhancing their understanding of mental health conditions and how to manage them effectively. We believe in supporting recovery through a variety of activities, including sports, arts, adventure-based programmes, and life-skills training, allowing youths to work towards fulfilling their aspirations.
Addiction Recovery
NCSS supports addiction recovery services designed to aid individuals and their families. These services encompass a broad spectrum of care, including psychotherapy, addiction therapy, relapse triggers and prevention, and support groups.
For more information, please head to WE CARE Community Services.
Social Inclusion
At NCSS, we believe in a society where every individual, regardless of their mental health condition, is accepted and embraced for who they are. In September 2018, we introduced the Beyond the Label campaign, an initiative designed to inspire the public to see beyond a mental health diagnosis and acknowledge the unique qualities and strengths of individuals living with mental health conditions. For more information, please visit the Beyond the Label page.
Since its inception in 2018, the BTL movement primarily focused on increasing public awareness and fostering acceptance of PMHCs as integral members of Singapore's social fabric. The evolution into BTL 2.0 now emphasises the need for family and community support, actively promoting the inclusion of PMHCs.
The latest study conducted by NCSS in 2021 on public attitudes towards persons with mental health conditions (PMHC) showed significant progress. For instance, six in ten respondents expressed willingness to work with a person with a mental health condition, an improvement from five in ten respondents in the 2017 survey.
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