Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) has been uplifting lives and promoting mental wellness for all since 1968.
How we think, feel and act is influenced by our mental health. Cultivating mental wellbeing is key to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
We provide a broad range of services across our 9 centres. These include counselling, creative services, outreach activities, rehabilitation, skills training and job opportunities.
Let’s celebrate individuals who have overcome the odds, as well as those who have touched the minds and hearts of others. Be inspired by their stories.
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Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH) has been uplifting lives and promoting mental wellness for all since 1968.
How we think, feel and act is influenced by our mental health. Cultivating mental wellbeing is key to a fulfilling and meaningful life.
We provide a broad range of services across our 9 centres. These include counselling, creative services, outreach activities, rehabilitation, skills training and job opportunities.
Let’s celebrate individuals who have overcome the odds, as well as those who have touched the minds and hearts of others. Be inspired by their stories.
Get our latest news and periodicals here. Feel free to contact us directly if you cannot find the information that you’re looking for.
We offer three main types of services: Creative Services, Outreach, and Rehabilitation.
Under Creative Services, we have:
SAMH Creative Hub
Creative Hub brings mental wellness to all through meaningful creative experiences. The centre is led by a team of art therapists and facilitators. No prior art knowledge or training is needed.
Under Outreach Services, we have 4 types of outreach to the community to raise awareness of mental health and provide support.
Counselling Services (sessions are by appointments)
SAMH Community Education and Engagement
In schools, community, hospitals, and corporate organisations
SAMH Mobile Support Team
Home visits and out-of-centre intervention sessions
SAMH C’SAY (Sports, Arts and Youths)
Offers art, sports, and outdoor activities to promote general well-being and cultivate resilience for youths aged 13-15 years old.
Under Rehabilitation, we offer 4 services:
SAMH Oasis Day Centre
Psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with psychiatric conditions
SAMH Group Homes
Residential facility providing vocational and psychosocial rehabilitation services leading to community integration
SAMH Activity Hub
Psychosocial rehabilitative programmes are conducted to assist residents, from the 6 residential homes in Pelangi Village, in their recovery from psychiatric disorders and in reintegrating them into the community.
SAMH YouthReach
Psychosocial support and recovery programme for children and youths with emotional, psychological and psychiatric issues
Our counselling services are by donation and appointment basis. While it is not compulsory to give, we encourage our clients to offer any amount they are comfortable with as the amount collected goes into supporting our programmes and services. Please call our toll-free helpline: 1800 283 7019 (Mon – Fri, 9am to 1pm, 2 – 6pm) if you require further support or information on mental health issues.
Art therapy (one-to-one / group) addresses different issues relevant to the participant(s), through the use of art. Art as therapy is done through our art skills sessions or open studio, where participants get to relax and de-stress through free expression, exercising their creativity spontaneously, or learning an art skill.
We have two centres dedicated to serving youths:
Volunteers can:
We require volunteers during office hours the most, and would appreciate it if you can commit for at least 6 months.
If you are interested to find out more, you can write to us at comms@samhealth.org.sg.
Some popular talks for the public centre on the topics of:
Yes we do. SAMH’s MINDSET Learning Hub works closely with industry partners to identify opportunities for persons with mental health issues to work and gain employability skills. With a multi-disciplinary team of peer support specialists, occupational therapists, vocational placement officers, and trainers, we work with persons in recovery and persons at risk to offer vocational training. You can send us an email at MindsetLH@samhealth.org.sg or call 6665 9220
If there’s imminent danger, do call police immediately. Samaritans of Singapore offers a 24-hour hotline for persons who are suicidal at 1800-221-4444.
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