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Comprehensive Mental Health & Caregiving Support Services
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.
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.
Caregiver Support
Recognising the important role of caregivers in the mental health journey, VCS also offers dedicated resources to support those who are providing care to loved ones. We provide caregiver counseling, stress management techniques, and information on caregiving resources to help caregivers navigate the challenges they face while maintaining their own well-being. Through support groups, psychoeducational workshops, and one-on-one guidance, we empower caregivers with the tools and knowledge they need to care for both themselves and their loved ones.
Comprehensive Community Support
In addition to individual and family mental health services, VCS is committed to fostering a strong, supportive community. We offer a range of community engagement programmes, such as monthly psycho-education talks, support groups, and wellness activities. These initiatives help build community cohesion, enhance mental health literacy, and provide individuals with opportunities to connect with others facing similar challenges. We also offer self-help resources and collaborative outreach efforts to ensure that mental health and caregiving support is accessible to all.
By combining mental health services with caregiver resources, we aim to create an integrated support system that helps individuals and families not only manage mental health challenges but also build the resilience and capacity to thrive. Whether through early intervention, long-term care, or community support, VCS is here to provide the care and resources needed to improve well-being and quality of life for all members of the community.
Additionally, we provide specialised support for families and children of parents with mental illness (PMIs), addressing their unique needs through targeted interventions and family-focused care, ensuring positive outcomes for both parents and children. Our services work in unison to offer a holistic approach, combining early intervention, ongoing support, and community engagement, ensuring every individual and family has the opportunity to thrive mentally and emotionally.
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
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 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: $2,300
Adult (above 18 years old):
ADHD/ASD/ID/SLD assessment: $1,300
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 $2,800 (child) and $2,000 (adult).
- Child assessments come with a comprehensive report.
- Adult assessments include a summary report with key findings and recommendations. A comprehensive report, typically used for official applications, is available at an additional charge.
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 pyschological therapy fee
| Individual therapy (per hour) | |
Office Hour Full fee | $140 |
Office Hour Subsidised fee | $40 – $90 |
- Subsidy for fees is considered based on income criteria and on a case-by-case basis.
- After-office hours surcharge of $20 for evening appointment. This also applies for those who are paying subsidised rate.
- Additional surcharge of $20 if you choose to see a specific counsellor/psychologist.
- 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 (Shrewsbury, Jurong West, Potong Pasir)
Viriya Psychotherapy Services
Our services are provided by an interdisciplinary team of qualified counsellors, psychotherapists and clinical psychologists. Out 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
- Infedelity
- Separation/divorce
- Family therapy
- Parenting stress
- Family distress
- Sibling conflicts
Our therapy fee
| Individual therapy (per hour) | Couple/Family therapy (per hour) | |
| Office Hour Full fee | $140 | $160 |
| Office Hour Subsidised fee | $40 – $90 | $60 – $110 |
- Subsidy for fees is considered based on income criteria and on a case-by-case basis.
- After-office hours surcharge of $20 for evening appointment. This also applies for those who are paying subsidised rate.
- Additional surcharge of $20 if you choose to see a specific counsellor/psychologist.
- 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 (Shrewsbury, Jurong West, Potong Pasir)
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.
