Singapore Association for Mental Health (SAMH)
Singapore Association for Mental Health SAY-IT! YIT
SAMH SAY-IT! YIT provides community-based mental health support and psychosocial interventions for youths and their families. Services include outreach, screening, counselling, case management, creative group interventions, and peer support.
Overview
SAMH SAY-IT! YIT is a community-based service offering psychosocial and mental health support to youths and their families.
Key services include:
- Outreach and education about mental health issues, awareness, and coping strategies.
- Screening and assessment to help identify early signs of mental health conditions, with referrals to relevant hospitals or general practitioners when appropriate.
- Active monitoring for youths who are not ready for intervention.
- Case management, including supportive counselling, care coordination, service linkages, home visits, and follow-ups with caregivers.
- Group therapeutic interventions using creative modalities, as well as peer support groups and volunteering opportunities.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Youths at risk of mental health issues or recently diagnosed with a mental health condition. Applicants must be Singapore citizens or permanent residents aged 12 to 25 and reside mainly in the East or North regions. Caregivers of youths with mental health needs may also seek support.
How to apply
Youths or family members can seek help through a referring agency, such as a hospital, clinic, school, or social service agency, or contact SAMH SAY-IT! YIT directly. Email the East or North team to request the online referral link. For new clients, staff will arrange an intake interview before registering them for sessions.
Agency details
Service area
East and North regions of Singapore
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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