Counselling

Coping with losing a loved one or dear friend is painful and may be difficult. Confiding with relatives, close friends and support groups will help in coping with the aftermath of grief and loss. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE NOT ALONE. You can seek the professional advice and support from the following welfare organizations:

1. Family Service Centres (FSCs).
   Contact your nearest FSC or Call National FSC helpline at 1800 838 0100. FSCs are neighbourhood-based focal points which everyone can turn to on any family-related matters. They are around to promote the well-being of families and individuals.
2. Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
   Call SOS helpline at 1800 221 4444 (24-hour toll free line). SOS provides a 24-hour crisis line service which gives emotional support to people.
3. Care Corner Mandarin Counselling Centre
   Call hotline at 1800 353 5800 (10am to 10pm daily). The centre provides counselling services to the Mandarin-speaking population, allowing them to share their problems in total anonymity and strict confidentiality.
4. Child Bereavement Support (Singapore)
   Child Bereavement Support (Singapore) is a support group for bereaved parents. Visit their website at www.childbereavementsupport.org.sg or email to help@cbss.sg for further details.

The above information is accurate at the time of publishing.

For further details on professional counselling and support groups, please visit the website at

http://fcd.ecitizen.gov.sg/FamilyNCommunitySupport/When ALovedOnePassesAway/PostDeathMatters