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Trained professionals and Caregivers Support Specialists from CAL are stationed at our Caregivers Support Centre (Institute of Mental Health), and in various hospitals around Singapore, providing: Welcome and Outreach We understand that caring for loved ones with mental health issues can often be a long, frustrating and stressful journey. Our staff are there to welcome and advise you about how we can support you as a caregiver in your caregiving journey. Information for Caregivers We welcome you to visit us at our Caregivers Support Centre to find out how best to care for your loved ones with a mental health condition and information about our services. Counselling and Support Our staff and trained Caregiver Support Specialists will always be ready to lend a listening ear to you in the confidential setting of our centre. Referrals for Caregivers We provide referral services to other community organisations or associations that can best address caregivers’ needs. For information of all locations: https://www.cal.org.sg/our-centres Main: 6460 4400 West: 9720 7590 & 9770 7996 Central: 9729 8628 & 9826 7115 East: 9736 9170 Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm (Closed on Public Holidays)

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.

CareLine is a personal care telephone service by Changi General Hospital (CGH). It provides health and social support to seniors who may be living alone or are frail. It helps these seniors to keep safe. If something untoward happens to the seniors at home, for example, if they fall or feel unwell, or if they require urgent care, they may not know what to do. They may be feeling scared or anxious. In such situations, CareLine is there to support them 24 x 7. When a client enrols with us, we start building a care relationship with them so that we can better assist them. When they call CareLine for help, we can assist to coordinate the care that they need. We can help to link them up to agencies. If they need someone to talk to, we can link them up to befrienders. For our clients, we are here to keep them safe, letting them know that care is just a call away. 6340 7054 24 Hours

We aim to provide holistic care with high standards of nursing and medical care for our residents. Service Residential Care The Home currently has a capacity of 192-bed space for stay-in residential care. It is equipped with modern facilities. Activities and programmes helps to nurture the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the residents. Rehabilitative Service Rehabilitative services are carried out for residents, reinforced by maintenance therapy to prevent deterioration of mental health. Qualified medical and nursing staff, including the services of a Psycho Geriatrician, are on-hand to manage residents with dementia and psychiatric illness. Recreational & Social Services Recreational and social activities are planned by staff and dedicated volunteers to enable residents to engage in different meaningful holistic activities, ensuring that they stay in touch with their social and physical environment. Admission As a Social Service Agency, XiSer Careserve works with Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) to provide care for destitute individuals. For admission details, kindly visit AIC for more details.

PGDip Play Therapy, PGCert Applied Systemic Practice, BA (Hons) Qualified Teacher Status (Primary), Registered Play Therapist (APT International Professional) Catherine is a British born Multi-Disciplinary Therapist who works with children, adolescents (1-25 years old) and their families. She has over 20 years of experience in education, social services and mental health services, as well as a wide variety of experience working in schools as an educator, school counsellor and mental health professional. In addition, she has worked in charities, private practice and has provided specialised support to schools and communities in the UK, through CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service). Catherine is no stranger to the blessings and drawbacks of expat life having worked in International Schools in Singapore and Austria. There, she supported children, young people and their families through their transition and international move. As a Multi-Disciplinary Therapist, Catherine uses her knowledge to tailor her therapeutic approach to best support her clients. One approach is Play Therapy which she uses to help clients process difficulties they face in a safe, and non-threatening environment. Play therapy provides a secure space in which to work through trauma in a medium that all can understand and feel comfortable in. Catherine […]

Centre for Fathering is the not-for-profit organisation with Institute of Public Character status registered in 2001 with the aim of Empowering Fathers to Strengthen Families. Our programmes help fathers in all life stages to be effective dads. Each year, the organisation conducts over 150 programmes such as Adventure Camp with Dad, Breakfast with Dad, ICAN workshops and other parenting workshops. Coaching for Fathers Nobody said fathering was easy, and many of today’s fathers did not have much of a role model. It is likely they had fathers who were distant; providing, but not involved. If you want to be a better father than you are now, or to prepare yourself for your fathering journey, where do you begin? Coaching for Fathers is a service that empowers fathers to engage fully, effectively, and responsibly in their children’s lives. We will work on your building relationships with your children that are healthy, nurturing and ongoing. Ultimately, we hope to help dads acquire the skills necessary to move from mediocrity to extraordinary in their role as fathers. Dads do what best coaches do. They nurture, motivate, discipline and love. We believe that you can be that great coach to your children too. Our […]

Centre for Fathering is the not-for-profit organisation with Institute of Public Character status registered in 2001 with the aim of Empowering Fathers to Strengthen Families. Our programmes help fathers in all life stages to be effective dads. Each year, the organisation conducts over 150 programmes such as Adventure Camp with Dad, Breakfast with Dad, ICAN workshops and other parenting workshops. ICAN workshops: ICAN stands for Involvement, Consistency, Awareness, and Nurturance. Our ICAN workshops will empower and equip fathers and parents at all life stages to effectively engage, bond, and nurture their children. They are informed by the most recent research on fathering, parenting, and child development. Our trainers are fathers with grown children who understands what fathers are experiencing and are able to empathize with them.   A 5-hour workshop for fathers in all life stages. Learn how important fathers are to their child. Learn how to make every engagement with your child Quality Time. Learn how to be an Authoritative Parent. Learn how to build your child’s emotional intelligence. 5-hour instructional, inspiring, and interactive workshop. Fee is S$50 per pax   Our address: Dads Adventure Hub 1 Woodlands Road, #04-03, Singapore 677899 Tel +65-67691238

Engaging, Empowering and Equipping Youths of Today! Character & Leadership Academy is a youth development charity that seeks to engage, empower and equip youths of today, both local and international, with essential personal development and leadership skills, alongside appropriate character traits for an ever-changing world of tomorrow. CLA was founded based on the belief that Personal Values and Character are the key foundations and life-smith of every youth leader, where in the absence of either would not allow them to effectively lead with pride and integrity. Our Values CLA’s pursuit of its Mission is driven by its Values that are encapsulated by the acronym ACADEMY:​​ Adaptability Commitment Accessibility Diversity Empathy Meritocracy Youth-Centric   Our Method Arts and Culture Sports and Adventure Community and Service Learning Character and Leadership Education Environmental and Entrepreneurial Education