Social Assistance

WHO IS ADULLAM LIFE COUNSELLING? At Adullam Life Counselling, we are a non-profit society that provides support and practical help for people facing debt issues. We are a Christian based organisation but pledges to serve the community without any racial or religious bias. Give us a call to find out how we can help. Our History Established in April 2013, Adullam Life Counselling is a registered society that provides counselling, practical support for the individual, and also for the affected family during their financial crisis. The center is currently headed by Mr Wong Kee Soon who has been helping people with debt issues for the past 30 years. The center acts as an intermediary between the helpseekers and their legal creditors by negotiating on a possible repayment plan. We also provide advice and crucial support to those who are troubled by illegal moneylenders(loansharks). We also have a growing team of volunteers who are passionate about helping members of the public to overcome the vicious cycle of excessive borrowing, and have helped with 464 cases for the year 2014. The success rate of paying-off the moneylender over a period of time has been 80 to 90% so far. Agencies such as […]

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The Caregiving Welfare Association (CWA) was established with the mission to improve the quality of life of elderly through dependable direct services, and to inculcate a generation of responsible and knowledgeable caregivers in an ageing population. Its services broadly fall under these three areas – Elderly Wellness & Social Support, Welfare Support and Education & Awareness. The Caregiving Welfare Association is a non-profit Voluntary Welfare Organisation registered with the Registry of Societies, an Institute of Public Character by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF), and a member of the National Council of Social Service.

ComCare is guided by the following key principles: ComCare seeks to inspire responsible individuals. ComCare supports persons and families who need temporary help as they work towards self-reliance. ComCare supports building strong and stable families. ComCare focuses on building and enabling the family to be the pillar of support for its members. ComCare aims to be client-centric and co-ordinated. ComCare recognises every individual and family is unique and ensures assistance is delivered in a coordinated manner and meets their needs. The Government is part of the caring community. Through ComCare, the Government partners community groups and organisations such as Grassroots Organisations, Voluntary Welfare Organisations and Self-Help Groups to provide help.

Provide care assistance for Alzheimer’s patients, which includes assisting them with dressing or personal grooming, etc.

Embarking on the journey of caregiving and navigating the financial aspects can be intricate, yet the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) in Singapore stands as a beacon of support. Offering a wealth of information on financial assistance, the AIC strives to empower individuals and caregivers alike. By exploring the various avenues of financial aid, including subsidies for mental health, the AIC plays a pivotal role in ensuring that essential care remains accessible. Whether it’s understanding the intricacies of the medical fee subsidy or exploring additional financial support programs, the AIC’s comprehensive guide becomes an invaluable resource for those seeking clarity in the realm of healthcare financing. For a detailed overview of financial assistance options, visit the AIC’s official page: https://www.aic.sg/financial-assistance/. Delve into a wealth of information tailored to ease the financial burdens associated with healthcare, ensuring that no one faces their health challenges alone. For more information about the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP) visit: https://www.aic.sg/caregiving/financial-support-and-subsidies-for-mental-health/

Mental Health GP Partnership Programme (MHGPP) The Mental Health General Practitioner (GP) Partnership programme is a national initiative by MOH and AIC to strengthen and improve access to mental health services in Primary Care Aims Provide holistic and accesible care for patients with physical and/or mental conditions Encourage patients with mental health needs to seek early treatment from you as a family doctor Support for GPs in the programme To ensure quality clinical care in the community, you will be supported with: Psychiatric drugs at a lower cost Community mental health services, such as case management and counselling Direct access to specialist(s) assigned by Restructured Hospitals (RHs) to assist you with clinical consults Access to subsidies for mental health conditions under CHAS and CDMP A liaison coordinator will facilitate your patients’ referrals between the clinic, hospital and community support services CME talks and case discussion platforms are also regularly organised to enhance your competencies in the lastest treatment modalities of mental health care

Who we are The People-Helping ministry is a psychological consultation service made up of volunteers with psychology/ social work/ counselling qualifications to provide consultation and enable leaders to care for members in psychological need. Referral process Life Group leaders can retrieve referral forms from e2hope to submit their inquiries at peoplehelping@hopesingapore.org.sg. A Help Consultant will be assigned to respond to the inquiry within a week. General advice will be dispensed to the Life Group leaders while further engagement and recommendation including counselling resources can be provided to the affected members if member’s consent has been obtained.