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Mental Health & Caregiving Support Services in Singapore
At Viriya Community Services (VCS), we are dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of individuals and families in our community by offering a wide range of integrated services that address both mental health challenges and caregiving needs. Through a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach, our team of specialists works together to provide the right level of support at every stage of the mental wellness journey. Our aim is to promote mental health, foster resilience, and ensure that individuals have access to the resources they need to live fulfilling, healthy lives.
Support is closer than you think. Find community-based care for your mental health and well-being, guided by our compassionate team. We help individuals, families, and caregivers navigate challenges and access support for both mental well-being and caregiving needs.
Who This Support Is For
At Viriya Community Services (VCS), we are dedicated to enhancing the mental wellness of individuals and families in our community through a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach.
Our mental health and well-being services are for:
- Caregivers who support loved ones and are looking for caregiver mental health support
- Individuals experiencing stress, emotional distress, or mental health challenges
- Families seeking community services to support their mental health
With our team of specialists, we want individuals to easily access mental health resources so they can lead fulfilling, healthy lives.
Mental Health Services
We begin with mental health literacy and early identification through public education and mental health screening. By raising awareness about the importance of early intervention, we help individuals recognise signs of mental distress and take proactive steps to seek support before issues escalate. This preventative approach ensures that mental health challenges are addressed early, reducing the risk of more severe conditions.
For those who are experiencing early signs of mental distress—such as anxiety, stress, or mild emotional strain—we offer early intervention services. These services help individuals manage subclinical symptoms and prevent them from developing into more serious mental health conditions. This support can include counseling, psychoeducation, and coping strategies.
For individuals dealing with more significant mental health symptoms or those diagnosed with mental health disorders, we offer customised assessments and specialised interventions. Our services include individual therapy, psychological support, and step-down care for those transitioning from more intensive treatment back into the community. We ensure ongoing care that supports recovery, mental well-being, and long-term stability.
Our comprehensive mental health services in Singapore start from mental health literacy to personalised interventions for lasting well-being.
Mental Health Literacy & Early Identification
We begin with education and awareness.
Through public education and mental health screening, we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being and early intervention.
In doing so, we help individuals recognise signs of mental distress and take proactive steps to seek support before issues escalate.
Early Intervention for Mild Symptoms
For those who are experiencing early signs of mental stress, such as anxiety, stress, or mild emotional strain, our early intervention services help individuals manage subclinical symptoms and prevent them from developing into more serious mental health conditions.
This support can include:
- Counselling
- Psychoeducation
- Coping strategies
Support for Moderate to Severe Mental Health Needs
For individuals dealing with more significant mental health symptoms or those diagnosed with mental health disorders, we offer customised assessments and specialised interventions.
Our services include:
- Individual therapy
- Psychological support
- Step-down care for those transitioning from more intensive treatment back into the community.
Mental Health Literacy & Early Identification
We begin with education and awareness.
Through public education and mental health screening, we raise awareness about the importance of mental health and well-being and early intervention.
In doing so, we help individuals recognise signs of mental distress and take proactive steps to seek support before issues escalate.
Early Intervention for Mild Symptoms
For those who are experiencing early signs of mental stress, such as anxiety, stress, or mild emotional strain, our early intervention services help individuals manage subclinical symptoms and prevent them from developing into more serious mental health conditions.
This support can include:
- Counselling
- Psychoeducation
- Coping strategies
Support for Moderate to Severe Mental Health Needs
For individuals dealing with more significant mental health symptoms or those diagnosed with mental health disorders, we offer customised assessments and specialised interventions.
Our services include:
- Individual therapy
- Psychological support
- Step-down care for those transitioning from more intensive treatment back into the community.
All these services are delivered through our Mental Health & Caregiving, Family, Seniors, Professional, and Persons in Grief programmes, depending on individual needs.
Caregiver Mental Health Support
Caregivers often face high stress, anxiety, or depression from their demanding, around-the-clock roles.
At VCS, our caregivers’ mental health support ensures their well-being is cared for just as much as the health of their loved ones, so they can provide sustainable, quality care.
Get support through:
- Caregiver counseling
- Stress management techniques
- Information on caregiving resources
- Support groups
- Psychoeducational workshops
- One-on-one guidance
Community-Based Mental Health & Caregiving Support
Hospital care is essential for emergencies, but everyday support in the community helps prevent crises from happening in the first place.
Community-based mental health care meets people where they live, work, and study. Through community services, caregivers and individuals get accessible support in a less “institutionalised” environment where care feels more personal and closer to home.
A social service agency in Singapore, VCS, offers a range of community services, such as:
- Monthly psycho-education talks
- Support groups
- Wellness activities
- Self-help resources
- Collaborative outreach efforts
These initiatives help build community cohesion, enhance mental health literacy, and provide individuals with opportunities to connect with others facing similar challenges.
Integrated Caregiver Support to Build Resilience
Our programmes combine mental health services with caregiver resources to form an integrated support system that helps individuals and families manage mental health challenges and build the resilience and capacity to thrive while caring for a family member.
Specifically, our holistic caregiver mental health support combines early intervention, ongoing support, and community engagement.
Providing Specialised Support
VCS also provides specialised support for families and children of parents with mental illness (PMIs), addressing their unique needs through targeted interventions and family-focused care. This ensures positive outcomes for both parents and children.
Integrated Support Across the Mental Health Journey
Prevention is at the heart of what we do, from mental wellness programmes to education and early screening. When life gets tough, our compassionate team offers counselling, caregiver support, and case management, guiding families from challenges to recovery.
Support for Families, Youth, and Caregivers
Stronger connections, healthier minds, and thriving communities start here. Discover more of our mental health and well-being services for families, youth, and seniors, and take the next step toward well-being.
Family Support Services
Family-focused support, counselling, community programmes, and financial assistance to strengthen relationships and build resilience.
Youth Mental Health Support
Supports children and youth with counselling, therapy, community programmes, and financial aid to promote well-being and growth.
Senior Support Services
Provides seniors with health support, counselling, community programmes, and resources to enhance well-being, social connection, and quality of life.
How Can We Help?
Mental Health Services
Our team of certified and registered professionals support families and individuals through the following programmes and services:
- Screening and assessment of mental health disorders
- Provide early interventions
- Information and referral
- Systemic casework
- Counselling
- Psychological assessment and therapy
- Grief and bereavement support
- Couple or family therapy
- Caregiver support
- Post-diagnostic and recovery support
If finding help feels overwhelming, Viriya Community Services can be a reassuring first step. Your first session will be a safe and welcoming space to share your concerns, ask questions, and explore the support that’s right for you.
You can reach out to us for help via the form below.
Community Programmes
Community
VMWH is actively reaching out to the community to bring our services to individuals and families who needs more support, to enhance the community cohesiveness and to build a strong mutual support network. Our community work framework is as follow:
Some of our community work efforts will include:
- Monthly Psycho-education talks
- Support or resource groups
- Wellness activities
- Self-help facilities
- Collaborative outreach and screening
Should you wish to find out more, please contact us HERE.
Community Engagement and Support Programmes
The Community Engagement and Support teams proactively reaches out to at individuals at risk of mental health challenges in the community. VCS Community Mental Health Team provides prevention, intervention and post-diagnostic and recovery support.
The Community Engagement and Support Team also delivers community mental health programmes funded by the Agency for Integrated Care.
1. Community Resource Engagement and Support Team (CREST)
- West Coast and Ayer Rajah-Gek Poh
- Nanyang and Pioneer
- Potong Pasir and Braddell Heights
2. Community Intervention Team (COMIT)
- Nanyang, Pioneer and Boon Lay
CREST
The Community Outreach Team (CREST) focuses on raising public awareness of mental health conditions and dementia, promotes early recognition of at-risk individuals, provides emotional support to individuals and their caregivers and links individuals to relevant health and social care services when necessary.
CREST Viriya collaborates with community partners to establish a comprehensive mental healthcare network for both clients and caregivers. CREST Viriya also conducts outreach efforts, offering psychoeducation and screening for dementia and other mental health conditions in individuals aged 18 and above. Some of the workshops and talks conducted include “Staying Connected with People with Dementia” and “Let’s Talk about Dementia.”
Through both online programmes and physical community outreach, CREST Viriya has successfully increased awareness of dementia and mental health conditions, helping to foster a more informed and supportive community.
COMIT
The Community Intervention Team (COMIT) provides assessment, counselling, therapy, case management and psychoeducation support for clients with mental health issues and dementia, including their caregivers. COMIT works closely with the community outreach teams, General Practitioners, Polyclinics and other community partners to provide holistic care to clients.
Specialising in the social reintegration of persons with mental health issues, COMIT Viriya offers psychosocial interventions and case management services.
We provide education, training, and support to individuals aged 18 and above, helping them live well in the community and pursue their aspirations. Additionally, we support caregivers in maintaining their personal well-being while ensuring they can provide appropriate care to those facing mental health challenges.
For enquiries or referrals, please click here or contact us at
Contact Number: 9690 2989
(Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 12:00pm, 1:00pm to 6:00pm)
Email: mwh@viriya.org.sg
Neurodevelopmental Assessments
We offer neurodevelopmental assessments for children and adults to address cognitive, behavioural, socioemotional, and learning difficulties, including:
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Intellectual Disability (ID)
- Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia
Our assessment include clinical interviews, standardised neuropsychological tests, a feedback session, and a written report. We gather information from multiple sources and settings to inform potential diagnoses and recommendations. Beyond possible diagnoses, an assessment also identifies key strengths and weaknesses to help manage difficulties and maximise potential.
Our assessment fees
Child (7 to 18 years old):
ADHD/ASD/ID/SLD assessment: $2,400
Adult (above 18 years old):
ADHD/ASD/ID/SLD assessment: $2,000
Note:
- If there is a need to investigate multiple neurodevelopmental conditions, this can be discussed during the initial clinical interview with the psychologist. In such cases, the assessment fees will be $4,800 (child) and $4,000 (adult).
- Child assessments come with a comprehensive report.
- Adult assessments include a summary report with key findings and recommendations.
To book an appointment/refer someone to see our psychologist, please complete this Referral Form. We will be in touch with you.
Psychological Therapy and Psychotherapy
Viriya Psychological Services
Viriya Psychological Services (VPS) is a specialised service that provides assessments and intervention for children and adults. Our team of clinical psychologists have expertise in a range of mental health conditions including:
- Anxiety disorders (e.g. panic disorder, social anxiety, specific phobia)
- Mood disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder)
- Trauma and stress disorders (e.g. PTSD, adjustment issues)
- Obsessive-complusive disorders (e.g. OCD, hoarding, skin picking, hair pulling)
- Behavioural addictions (e.g. gambling, cyber-gaming, sexual, pornography)
* Personality disorders, eating disorders and psychosis are excluded from our services.
We work closely with individuals, families, community partners, and medial professionals to provide hoslistic support and enhance understanding of mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
Our services
- Individual psychological therapy
- Neurodevelopmental assessments
- Group therapy
- Psychoeducational talks and workshops
Our approaches
Our team of clinical psychologists are dedicated to supporting our clients in making sense of the difficulties in their lives and in journeying with them to meet their goals. We conduct comprehensive mental health assessments and adopt evidence-based therapies to treat mental health conditions and cater to each client’s needs. The therapeutic modalities used include:
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-focused Cognitive Behaviourial Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dislectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Positive Behaviour Support
Our psychological therapy fee
| Individual therapy (per hour) | |
Office Hour Full fee | $150 |
Office Hour Subsidised fee | $75 – $120 |
- Subsidy for therapy fees is considered based on income criteria and on a case-by-case basis. The approval is subject to the decision of the VCS Management. Approved subsidy is valid for the calendar year only.
- Duration per session is normally 1 hour. Additional fee is pro-rated by the subsequent 0.5-hour block.
To book an appointment /refer someone for counselling, please complete this Referral Form. We will be in touch with you.
* Appointments are available at VCS centres (Jurong West, Kent Road, Potong Pasir). Virtual session, if suitable, can be arranged with the psychologist.
Viriya Psychotherapy Services
Our services are provided by an interdisciplinary team of qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists. Our professionals focus on augmenting our clients’ emotional resilience, psychological capacity, and relationships to cope with challenges in their lives. Through reflective conversations, we help clients to regenerate their inner abilities to rise above their adversity.
Our services
- Individual therapy
- Anger/stress management
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Employment/academic stress
- Interpersonal conflicts
- Identity crisis
- Marital therapy
- Communication difficulty
- Marital conflicts
- Infidelity
- Separation/divorce
- Family therapy
- Parenting stress
- Family distress
- Sibling conflicts
Our therapy fee
| Individual therapy (per hour) | Marital & family therapy (per hour) | |
Office Hour Full fee | $150 | $190 |
Office Hour Subsidised fee | $75 – $120 | $95 – $150 |
- Subsidy for therapy fees is considered based on income criteria and on a case-by-case basis. The approval is subject to the decision of the VCS Management. Approved subsidy is valid for the calendar year only.
- Duration per session is normally 1 hour. Additional fee is pro-rated by the subsequent 0.5-hour block.
To book an appointment /refer someone for counselling, please complete this Referral Form. We will be in touch with you.
* Appointments are available at VCS centres (Jurong West, Kent Road, Potong Pasir). Virtual session, if suitable, can be arranged with the counsellor.
We organise professional trainings for social workers, counsellors, psychologists, doctors, nurses and allied health professionals. Email us at griefsupport@viriya.org.sg to join our mailing list and be updated of the latest training workshops.
