From 1 September 2020, the National CARE Hotline will operate from 8am to midnight daily. After midnight, callers will be directed to contact other available 24-hour crisis hotlines, including those supported by the Institute of Mental Health and Samaritans of Singapore.
If you need emotional and psychological support, you can also reach out to our community partners.
For other hotlines and mental wellness resources, visit go.gov.sg/mentalwellnessresources.
If you need emotional and psychological support, you can also reach out to our community partners.
For other hotlines and mental wellness resources, visit go.gov.sg/mentalwellnessresources.
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Join us at Families for Life’s My Family Weekend this school holidays and treat your family to a weekend of fun and laughter with activities like music performances, trivia games and lucky draws from 4 to 6 September 2020.
Read on to find out more and mark your calendars now: https://www.familiesforlife.sg/unite-at-an-event/Pages/My-Family-Weekend-2020.aspx
Read on to find out more and mark your calendars now: https://www.familiesforlife.sg/unite-at-an-event/Pages/My-Family-Weekend-2020.aspx
#LetsMeet Andrew, a counsellor at Fei Yue Community Services, who has been volunteering with the National CARE Hotline (NCH) over the past 4 months.
“The isolation from family and friends during the Circuit Breaker period has been difficult for many, and I wanted to help the community by equipping them with the relevant coping mechanisms. Once, a young caller felt so lonely that it triggered a panic attack. However, I was able to calm her down during the phone call. It was good that she decided to seek help, and the incident inspired me to carry on helping those in need during these unprecedented times.”
If you are feeling down or distressed, call the NCH at 1800-202-6868 from 8am to midnight daily, starting 1 September 2020.
“The isolation from family and friends during the Circuit Breaker period has been difficult for many, and I wanted to help the community by equipping them with the relevant coping mechanisms. Once, a young caller felt so lonely that it triggered a panic attack. However, I was able to calm her down during the phone call. It was good that she decided to seek help, and the incident inspired me to carry on helping those in need during these unprecedented times.”
If you are feeling down or distressed, call the NCH at 1800-202-6868 from 8am to midnight daily, starting 1 September 2020.
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Did you know that tomorrow is Eat With Your Family Day? Here are 3 reasons why you should set aside some time to dine with your loved ones and make the most of your time together.
While you are at it, tune in to Families for Life’s My Family Weekend Foodie Night from 8pm to 9.30pm on Facebook and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.
While you are at it, tune in to Families for Life’s My Family Weekend Foodie Night from 8pm to 9.30pm on Facebook and stand a chance to win attractive prizes.
“During the Circuit Breaker period, my husband’s construction work was put on hold, and he was unable to chip in for our household expenses. When we heard that my application for the Student Care Fee Assistance (SCFA) scheme was successful, and I would receive more subsidies due to the enhancements, I immediately felt a sense of relief and joy. I’m most glad that Jia Ming can get the help he needs with his homework and take part in his favourite craft activities in a conducive after-school environment,” said May.
As May and her husband work long hours, they decided to enrol their child, Jia Ming, in a student care centre when he entered Primary One this year. Jia Ming was placed on the SCFA scheme, which provides children from lower-income families with monthly subsidies.
Since 1 July 2020, MSF has implemented enhancements to the SCFA scheme to ensure that student care remains affordable for families like May’s.
Find out more about the enhancements to the SCFA scheme here: go.gov.sg/scfaschemeenhancements
As May and her husband work long hours, they decided to enrol their child, Jia Ming, in a student care centre when he entered Primary One this year. Jia Ming was placed on the SCFA scheme, which provides children from lower-income families with monthly subsidies.
Since 1 July 2020, MSF has implemented enhancements to the SCFA scheme to ensure that student care remains affordable for families like May’s.
Find out more about the enhancements to the SCFA scheme here: go.gov.sg/scfaschemeenhancements
#LetsMeet Nafisah Suheimi, Principal of Madrasah Al-Ma’arif Al-Islamiah, who has been volunteering with the Youth Mental Well-being (YMWB) Network since the start of this year.
“As I work closely with parents in my role as an educator, I realise that many of them need guidance in areas pertaining to the mental well-being of youths. I joined the YWMB Network as I was interested to see how parents and caregivers can be equipped to better support their children.
One of the roles I play in the Network is facilitating group discussions, where members come up with problem statements and solutions to issues on youth mental well-being. It has been rejuvenating to meet and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals, which inspires me to do more for the community!”
If you are passionate about youth mental well-being too, connect with us at www.reach.gov.sg/youth-mental-well-being
“As I work closely with parents in my role as an educator, I realise that many of them need guidance in areas pertaining to the mental well-being of youths. I joined the YWMB Network as I was interested to see how parents and caregivers can be equipped to better support their children.
One of the roles I play in the Network is facilitating group discussions, where members come up with problem statements and solutions to issues on youth mental well-being. It has been rejuvenating to meet and exchange ideas with like-minded individuals, which inspires me to do more for the community!”
If you are passionate about youth mental well-being too, connect with us at www.reach.gov.sg/youth-mental-well-being
From organising online reading sessions to raising funds for families in rental flats, Bringing Love to Every Single Soul (BLESS) decided that disruptions due to COVID-19 would not affect their good work. Read about how Gillian Peck, BLESS’ Managing Director, got creative with their ComLink @ Marsiling programmes: https://msfcaresblog.com/2020/08/31/strengthening-community-partnerships-to-better-serve-families/
#LetsMeet Brian Monteiro, from Catholic Welfare Services, who partners us in reaching out to rough sleepers.
"I recall a memorable heart-warming interaction with a rough sleeper who shared with me that being able to sleep on a mattress after many years on a cardboard box got him thinking more seriously about the present circumstances in his life.
Our colleagues and volunteers conduct weekly night walks (also known as Friday Night Mission) to reach out and befriend rough sleepers on the streets.
One of our collaborators, Masks for All SG joined us on a recent night walk, and even provided some 6500 masks and other supplies to Catholic Welfare Services and also to the rest of the PEERS Network, to help keep these vulnerable groups safe. I would like to thank them for all their hard work in supporting our homeless friends during this challenging period.
I hope that the community can also be compassionate towards the homeless, and encourage them to seek shelter or return home."
"I recall a memorable heart-warming interaction with a rough sleeper who shared with me that being able to sleep on a mattress after many years on a cardboard box got him thinking more seriously about the present circumstances in his life.
Our colleagues and volunteers conduct weekly night walks (also known as Friday Night Mission) to reach out and befriend rough sleepers on the streets.
One of our collaborators, Masks for All SG joined us on a recent night walk, and even provided some 6500 masks and other supplies to Catholic Welfare Services and also to the rest of the PEERS Network, to help keep these vulnerable groups safe. I would like to thank them for all their hard work in supporting our homeless friends during this challenging period.
I hope that the community can also be compassionate towards the homeless, and encourage them to seek shelter or return home."
Being more cooped up at home, along with job insecurity and dwindling income, can result in an “environment where tempers flare and stress takes its toll”. This may lead to an uptick of family violence.
With fellow members of the Taskforce on Family Violence, Georgette Tan, President of United Women Singapore, hopes to empower victims to break the cycle of violence. Find out how they have been working together to combat family violence during this pandemic: https://msfcaresblog.com/2020/08/31/say-no-to-family-violence/
With fellow members of the Taskforce on Family Violence, Georgette Tan, President of United Women Singapore, hopes to empower victims to break the cycle of violence. Find out how they have been working together to combat family violence during this pandemic: https://msfcaresblog.com/2020/08/31/say-no-to-family-violence/
#LetsMeet Mr Rosswira Bin Ismail, 49, a freelance stagehand worker, whose perseverance shone through when COVID-19 affected his income. He now does ad-hoc delivery to supplement his income.
“I still have some savings but if I don’t receive enough work and keep taking from my savings, it will slowly become zero.
I told myself I cannot give up, so I’m still looking out for jobs. The COVID-19 Support Grant has given me some relief and I plan to apply for another three months of assistance.”
Find out if you are eligible for the CSG too: go.gov.sg/msf-csg-faqs
“I still have some savings but if I don’t receive enough work and keep taking from my savings, it will slowly become zero.
I told myself I cannot give up, so I’m still looking out for jobs. The COVID-19 Support Grant has given me some relief and I plan to apply for another three months of assistance.”
Find out if you are eligible for the CSG too: go.gov.sg/msf-csg-faqs
As we celebrate International Day of Sign Languages today, #LetsMeet counsellor for the deaf community, Tina Li.
“I first learnt sign language in secondary school through interacting with my fellow hard-of-hearing friends, and joining activities that included the deaf.
As a counsellor now, sign language helps me to communicate clearly with my deaf clients, and understand their needs to provide suitable help. It allows me to express myself better, compared to gesturing or writing, and has also brought me closer to the deaf community.”
“I first learnt sign language in secondary school through interacting with my fellow hard-of-hearing friends, and joining activities that included the deaf.
As a counsellor now, sign language helps me to communicate clearly with my deaf clients, and understand their needs to provide suitable help. It allows me to express myself better, compared to gesturing or writing, and has also brought me closer to the deaf community.”
When was the last time you chatted with your grandparents or paid them a visit?
Spending time regularly with our extended family is just as important as bonding with those around us. Here are six ways to forge closer ties with your grandparents and build warm memories along the way: https://www.familiesforlife.sg/discover-an-article/Pages/How-Well-Do-We-Understand-Our-Grands0914-7282.aspx
#CelebratingOurGrands #FFLShareTheCare
Spending time regularly with our extended family is just as important as bonding with those around us. Here are six ways to forge closer ties with your grandparents and build warm memories along the way: https://www.familiesforlife.sg/discover-an-article/Pages/How-Well-Do-We-Understand-Our-Grands0914-7282.aspx
#CelebratingOurGrands #FFLShareTheCare