Crisis lines — call now if you are in immediate distress
IMH Crisis Helpline
6389 2222 · 24 hours, 7 days
Run by the Institute of Mental Health. The primary crisis line in Singapore. Staffed by trained mental health professionals. For anyone in emotional distress, including suicidal thoughts.
Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
1800 221 4444 · 24 hours, 7 days
1767 (shorter number, same service)
Confidential emotional support for anyone in crisis. No call is too small. You do not have to be suicidal to call.
Emergency Services
999 (Police) / 995 (Ambulance)
If you or someone else is in immediate physical danger.
Counselling and emotional support
SAMH Helpline (Singapore Association for Mental Health)
1800 283 7019 · Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
General mental health support and referrals to services.
Care Corner Counselling Helpline
1800 353 5800 · Daily, 10am to 10pm
Mandarin-language support available. General counselling and emotional support.
Singapore Care Line
1800 202 6868 · Daily, 8am to 12am
Operated by Fei Yue Community Services. Emotional support, information and referrals.
TOUCHline
1800 377 2252 · Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
TOUCH Community Services. Family and personal counselling referrals.
Young people and students
ec2.sg (Singapore Children's Society)
Chat available at ec2.sg · Mon to Fri, 11am to 9pm
Online counselling platform. For young people who prefer typing to talking.
Tinkle Friend
1800 274 4788 · Mon to Fri, 2:30pm to 5pm
For primary school children. Staffed by trained volunteers.
NIE Counselling Hotline
6219 6119 · Mon to Fri, 8am to 5pm
For students at NIE. Peer listening and referral support.
Specific communities
AWARE Women's Helpline
1800 777 5555 · Mon to Fri, 10am to 6pm
Support for women facing gender-based violence, harassment, or relationship difficulties.
Silver Ribbon Singapore
6386 1928 · Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm
Mental health awareness and support. Resources for families of those with mental health conditions.
Oogachaga
support@oogachaga.com · By email and appointment
Counselling and support for LGBTQ+ individuals in Singapore. Private and confidential.
If you are not in crisis but need support
The free Clarity Check takes five minutes and gives you validated screening scores for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing. Use it to understand where you are before reaching out — or share the results when you do.
For private therapy with a qualified counsellor, the free consultation at Heal Counselling is a no-obligation 30-minute conversation to see if the fit is right.
Understand where you are first
The free Clarity Check takes 5 minutes and gives you validated scores for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing — useful context before any call or appointment.