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Profile Mavis is a certified executive coach and leadership consultant with more than 20 years of executive experience in international operations management, strategic decision making and organizational change. She has helped multinational corporations based in Asia, Europe and North America to strengthen operations and forge lucrative collaborative partnerships and expand into new markets during periods of significant uncertainty and change.  Mavis has also taught leadership and negotiation at National University of Singapore’s Business School and was a Fellow (instructor) at Tembusu College (NUS). Now a full-time leadership coach and consultant, Mavis maintains a client base from various sectors (civil service organizations, academic institutions and startups). Her coaching has helped even highly successful executives to achieve breakthroughs with issues that they have worked on for years or have seemed unsurmountable. Using a collaborative approach which draws on clients’ unique strengths, she enables them to address sticky issues that may not be visible on the surface, yet significantly impact the way in which they lead, connect and are internally motivated. Mavis specialises in change management, guiding individuals to become “unstuck” and move to the next level. In the process, individuals look inwards and learn more about themselves, unlocking the sources of motivation that […]

Provides specialised therapies such as art therapy and play therapy, as well as psychological assessment and treatment for children, youth and families.

Melrose Home is a residential home for vulnerable children and youths (6-21 years old) who are experiencing adverse family circumstances or child protection issues. Our team supports residents in their journey of overcoming childhood trauma and building resilience to take on future challenges in life. Our mission is to provide the best care and guidance for our residents through a holistic approach, especially in the areas of cognitive, physical, emotional, and mental development.  We strive to empower our young charges to be morally upright and contributing members of their families and community.

Memories Café is a programme for persons with dementia and their caregivers, conducted at external partner cafés and restaurants. The programme provides a normalised café setting for participants to interact through activities and conversations in a safe, supportive and conducive environment. It offers a fresh change of environment to caregivers who may have long been attending support groups held in more formal settings such as dementia day care centres, while encouraging the interaction and bonding between the person with dementia and family members. Ultimately, it provides an avenue for persons with dementia and caregivers to have respite and enjoy themselves despite dementia. The concept of Memories Café was originated from Dr Bere Miesen’s “Alzheimer’s Café” in 1997 in the Netherlands. Dr Miesen’s initiative aims to provide a normalised café setting for persons with dementia with the following objectives: To minimise the social stigma on persons living with dementia and to encourage social acceptance through the engagements in a café within a community setting. To provide an alternative platform for social interactions and respite to persons living with dementia and their caregivers, moving away from long-term care environment and their homes. With organised activities for persons living with dementia and their […]

Mental ACT provides mental health services and programmes for the Indian community in Singapore. Who we serve:  Our main target audience comes from the South Asian community in Singapore – people with roots in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives! We work tirelessly with our community partners to support all South Asians across all genders, age groups and backgrounds. That said, our services and programs are are mostly inclusive to any individual who needs care and support for their mental health needs. Just get in touch and we’ll be happy to work with you in addressing your challenges! WHAT WE DO Our wide variety of programs and services include: Counselling and case management Community outreach Crisis support Mental Health First-Aid training Mental wellness workshops Psycho-education campaigns Support groups Suicide prevention support Source: https://www.ncss.gov.sg/docs/default-source/default-document-library/directory-on-mental-health-servicesf03507c4ec3d45ca90945d6b0635921e.pdf?sfvrsn=41084210_0

Mental Notes is a team of Australian psychologists providing sport and performance psychology services for athletes, students, and corporate professionals. Their goal is to help individuals achieve their personal goals and reach their full potential. Dr Jay-Lee Nair is the Mental Notes psychologist based in Singapore. She is highly skilled and dedicated to helping her patients. Holistic care is all you can expect from the Mental Notes team thanks to their partnerships with other renowned sports institutions. Besides one on one sessions, they also offer various workshops and presentations regarding psychology. You can count on them to help you understand yourself, may it be in your sport or outside of it. Highlights One-on-one sessions Focuses on your personal goals Frequently provides workshops and presentations Works with various reliable institutions

Everyone deserves a place they can feel safe and call ‘home’. However, a few do not have family nor a home to call their own. For such people, the Meranti Home @ Pelangi Village (MH) has been a safe haven. Since 2002, the Home has been providing residential and rehabilitative care for male destitute with psychiatric conditions. Anchored on the approach of empowerment through rehabilitation, our aim is to enhance the quality of life for residents, maximize their potential, and eventually empower them to live independently in the community. To achieve this, a holistic, resident-centric approach is adopted to maximize rehabilitation outcomes for the residents. Resident’s issues are assessed, and individual care plans are developed with specific and measurable goals to track their milestones.

Started in 2013, Mind what Matters comprises a team of mental health specialists whose aim is to provide professional, targetted and effective evidence-based psychology services. We strive to destigmatise mental illness and optimise psychological well-being through open conversations, understanding and change. We are passionate about helping people through their issues and beyond to thrive in their lives.