All persons in recovery from mental health conditions are empowered to live with dignity in a caring and inclusive society. Rehabilitation and support services are available to help these individuals and their caregivers to be integrated into the community.
For a list of mental health services and resources, go to Mental Health Resource Directory.
Peer Support Specialist Programme
2) Apprenticeship Scheme
For more information, please contact AMKFSC Community Services at mindcare@amkfsc.org.sg or 6904 9817.
3) Peer Support Specialist Funding Scheme
This scheme aims to increase the number of
peer support specialists employed by social service agencies and healthcare institutions by providing funding support for new job roles. Agencies who are successful in their application can receive up to a maximum of 24 months of funding support
to hire certified peer support specialist (s) for NEW HEADCOUNTS IN NEW ROLES within the agency and/or programmes. The funding is available from 1 April 2021 (FY21) to 30 March
2023 (FY22) with a tiered funding support at 80% in the first year and 60% in the second year. Agencies would also be expected to retain the new headcount for at least 12 months after the scheme ends on 31 March 2023.
For more details on the scheme, please refer to the information deck here
To apply for the scheme, please download the application form here.
For more information about the scheme, please contact Ms Elizabeth-Jane Poh at Elizabeth_Jane_Poh@ncss.gov.sg or 6210 2577.
Community integration services provide psycho-rehabilitation activities, early identification and support, training and skills to enable persons in recovery to have opportunity for integration into mainstream activities.
Singapore Association for Mental Health – Insight Centre
The programme provides counselling and support services to both persons in recovery and their family members. The emotional and psychological needs of persons in recovery are met through face-to-face counselling sessions, support group sessions or the telephone helpline. These individuals and their family members are also equipped with necessary skills to better understand and cope with their mental health conditions through workshops and case conferences.
Silver Ribbon (Singapore) – Tze Hng Wellness Studio
Silver Ribbon (Singapore) seeks to provide integration support through early identification and outreach. Services include activities to increase awareness of mental health issues and counselling to encourage help-seeking behaviours, which includes referral of individuals to professional treatment by specialists or institutes.
Singapore Anglican Community Services - Peer Bridger
A pilot programme that supports persons in recovery to make successful transitions to community living upon discharge from mental health step-down care facilities. Peer Support Specialists will provide reintegration support throughout clients’ transition.
Advice and support services to caregivers through information and referral, counselling, training and support groups. They also conduct outreach activities to raise awareness of caregiving in the community.
Caregivers Alliance Limited (CAL)
Caregivers-to-Caregivers Education Programme
The programme provides support and training for caregivers of persons in recovery. It equips caregivers with the knowledge and skills so they can better cope with their caregiving duties. The programme provides three types of training courses:
Caregivers Support Centre
The centre at IMH serves to facilitate outreach and provides support through counselling or information referral to caregivers of persons in recovery.
Individual Training and Support
The programme aims to meet the needs of the caregivers by providing individual training and support within the community. It equips caregivers with the knowledge and skills so they can better cope with their caregiving duties.
Addiction services aim to support persons with addictions and their families. This could range from psychotherapy, addiction therapy, relapse triggers and prevention, and support groups.
WE CARE Community Services - Sober Living Framework
WE CARE Community Services provides a suite of programmes under the Sober Living Framework, such as counselling, group therapy and workshops. It supports youths and adults with any addiction type, including those with dual-diagnosis (e.g. more than one addiction or addiction and mental health issues) in achieving long-term sobriety. WE CARE Community Services also serves their caregivers and loved ones.
For more information, please head to www.wecare.org.sg.