Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS)
Youth Counselling Services
Overview
Provided by the Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS), Youth Counselling Services offers early therapeutic interventions for youths aged 13–24 years old experiencing mental health distress or related challenges. The programme provides a safe and supportive environment through counselling, guidance and emotional support to help youths build resilience, strengthen self-confidence, improve mental health awareness and develop healthier ways to manage life stressors.
Scheme type
Child and youth emotional supportMental Health
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
Teenagers (13-17)
Youth
Young adults
What you receive
Counselling
Psychological support/Psychotherapy
Mental health assessment and treatment
Eligibility details
- Singaporean or Permanent Resident between age 13-24 years old
- Experiencing mental health distress / symptoms, OR
- Diagnosed with one or moremental health condition(s)
- No severe aggressive behavior that may pose threat to others
- No history of substance abuse and addictions in the last 2 years
- No active suicide attempts or self-harm acts
- No diagnosis of intellectual disability or learning difficulties
- Suitable for counselling interventions
How to apply
- Referrer is required to complete the referral and email to youth_services@sacs.org.sg.
- Counsellor would contact the youth/parent within 3 working days from the time the referral is received.
- An intake interview will be conducted to assess suitability for the counselling service and referral source will be notified on the outcome.
- Service is free of charge.
- Service is only available at Anglican Care Centre (Pasir Ris).
Agency details
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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