| Children’s Cancer Foundation For children who lost their caregivers to cancer www.ccf.org.sg | Tel: 6229 3701 |
| Child Bereavement Support(Singapore) A network of bereaved parents offering support to anyone whose child has passed away https://www.cbss.sg/| help@cbss.sg |
| HCA Hospice Care
Supports both patients and their families as they journey through their adjustments and losses |
| Hua Mei Counselling and Coaching For grieving elderly above 50 years old www.tsaofoundation.org | Tel: 6593 9549 |
| KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (Neonatal Bereavement Support Group)(NBSG)
For bereaved parents |
| Life Point For those who lost an elderly family member www.shenghong.org.sg/life-point | Tel: 6538 9877 |
| O’Joy Care Services For those above 18 who need grief counselling www.ojoy.org | Tel: 6749 0190 |
| SAGE Counselling Centre For seniors above 50 or their family/caregivers www.sagecc.org.sg | Tel: 6354 1191 |
| Viriya Community Services For those who lost someone from a chronic medical condition www.viriya.org.sg Tel: 6285 8033 (by appointment only) |
| Wicare Support Group For widows and their children www.wicare.org.sg | Tel: 6354 2475 |
Resources for coping with grief
Voluntary Welfare Organisations and Support Groups:
Useful Hotlines:
| Hotline / Helpline | Who is it for? | Day | Times | Telephone |
| Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) | Anybody in crisis and the suicidal. | Daily | 24 hours | 1800 – 2214444 |
| Mental Health Helpline | Those suffering from psychological and psychiatric problems | Daily | 24 hours | 6389-2222 |
| SAMH Helpline | For people who have psychological, psychiatric or social problem and others who need information on services for such persons | Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm | 1800 – 2837019 |
| Hotline 800 | Mandarin speaking community with family marital and personal problem | Mon – Sun | 10am – 9pm | 1800 – 3535800 |
| AMP Hotline | Malay / Muslim families in crisis or those who need help | Mon – Fri | 10am – 5pm | 6416-3960 |
| Club HEAL | For Malay / Muslim individuals or families who require assistance with or support for mental health concerns | Mon – Fri | 9am – 5pm | 6899-3463 |
| Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA) | Indian families in need of assistance or counselling | Mon – Fri Sat |
9am – 5pm 9am – 1pm |
1800-295-4554 |
| Aware Helpline | Women with a variety of concerns | Mon – Fri | 3pm – 9.30pm | 1800-774-5935 |
| Counselling & Care Centre | For individuals, couple and families experiencing psychological, marital or family problems | Mon – Fri | 8.30am – 5pm | 6536-6366 |
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Letters to Heaven (UFM 1003)
Where the Here & Now meets the Hereafter. Write to those you love who have passed on, we all need a place to send our letters to Heaven.
Ted Talks
Our team has compiled a series of Ted Talks given by different speakers on their views and experience on the topic “Grief”
