Hotlines and chatlines
If you feel in need of a safe space and would like for someone to provide a listening ear, you can reach out to these helplines:
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Institute of Mental Health (IMH)’s Mental Health Helpline (24 hours): 6389 2222
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Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) (24 hours): 1-767 (1-SOS)
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Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, excluding public holidays): 1800 283 7019*
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TOUCHline (Counselling) (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm): 1800 377 2252*
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Care Corner Counselling Centre (Mandarin) (10am-10pm, excluding public holidays): 1800 3535 800*
If you would like support for specific areas of concern (e.g. gaming, cyber addiction, other forms of addiction), you can reach out to these helplines:
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Help123, TOUCH Community Services’ Cyber Wellness Hotline (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm, excluding public holidays): 1800 6123 123*
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National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) All Addictions Helpline (8.30am-9pm): 6-7326837 (6-RECOVER)
*Airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines.