Directories
| CRISIS AND SHELTERED HOMES | |
| Andrew and Grace Home Temporary refuge for troubled teenage girls aged 12 – 19 years. | 6348 5674 24 hours |
| Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (H.O.M.E.) Refuge for migrant workers | Domestic workers: +1800-797 7977 (Toll Free) / +65 6341 5525 +65 97873122 (Whatsapp / Viber) Migrant workers: +65 6341 5535 |
| Pertapis Centre for Women and Girls Home for troubled girls between ages of 12 and below 21. | 6284 4707 24 hours |
| Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) For anyone in Crisis and/or with suicidal tendencies | 1800 221 4444 24 hours |
| AWARE Sexual Assault Care Centre | 6779 0282 Mon to Fri: 10am – 10pm |
| DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | |
| Centre for Promoting Alternatives to Violence(PAVe) Families facing violence | 6555 0390 Mon-Fri 9am–6pm Wed 9am–9.30pm |
| National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH) Reporting of Child Abuse | 1800 777 0000 24/7 |
| AWARE Helpline Women with issues | 1800 777 5555 Mon to Fri: 10am – 6pm |
| MANDATORY CO-PARENTING PROGRAMME | |
| Application for the Mandatory Co-Parenting Programme (MSF) One-to-one consultation for parents with minor children before they file for divorce. | www.msf.gov.sg/mandatoryparentingprogramme |
| HEALTH & WELLBEING | |
| HealthLine (Health Promotion Board) Personal advice on healthy living and disease prevention, manned by experienced Nurse Advisers | 1800 223 1313 Mon–Fri 8.30am–5pm Sat 8.30am–1pm |
| IMH Helpline Psychiatric emergencies | 6389 2222 24 hours |
| Alcoholics Anonymous For those who are alcohol-dependent and their families | By Phone: 8112 8089 By WhatsApp: 8112 8089 24 hours |
| Problem Gambling Helpline For those with a gambling problem or know someone who does | 1800 666 8668 Mon–Fri 8.30am–6pm |
| FAMILY, PARENTHOOD & PREGNANCY | |
| BABES (Babes Pregnancy Crisis Support Ltd) Helping hand for pregnant teens | 8111 3535 24 hours |
| Brahm Centre’s AssistLine Provide support to distressed teenagers, young adults and their parents | 6655 0000 Mon to Fri, 9am - 6pm 8823 0000 During and after office hours |
| Pregnancy Crisis Service (Family Life Society) Expectant mothers facing unwanted pregnancies. | 6339 9770 24 hours |
| FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE | |
| Comcare Hotline Connect with Family Service Centres or other helping agency | 1800 222 0000 24 hours |
| Credit Counselling For consumers seeking help for serious debt problems | 1800 2255 227 Mon–Fri 9am–6pm |
| OTHERS | |
| List of Helplines - compilation by National Council of Social Services List of Online Legal Resources @NCSS: Seek Social Services @NCSS: Assistance Schemes |
| LEGAL CLINICS | |
| SCWO Legal Clinic | |
| COMMUNITY LEGAL CLINICS BY LAW SOCIETY | |
| Location: | Woodlands Civic Centre, Singapore Post Centre, the JTC Summit and HDB Hub |
| Criteria: | Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents living in Singapore; Facing a legal issue on a personal matter and do not have legal advice or representation;; Unable to afford a lawyer. |
| Registration: | Pro Bono Services Office - Call 65360650 Email enquiry@lawsocprobono.org Walk-in Community Justice Centre, State Courts (Level 1) |
| Notes: | Read information pamphlet for details. |
| LEGAL AID BUREAU | |
| Location: | 45 Maxwell Road, #08-12, The URA Centre, East Wing, Singapore 069118 |
| Criteria: | Only Singapore citizens and permanent residents who are in Singapore may apply. You must also pass the Means Test and Merits Test. Full service legal aid and assistance. Your income for the past 12 months (after deducting prescribed allowances) must not exceed $10,000 and you should not have disposable capital of more than $10,000. |
| Registration: | Tel: (65) 1800 325 1424 (toll-free) 6325 1402 E-mail: lab_enquiry@lab.gov.sg |
| Notes: | More Information available. |
| ON-SITE LEGAL CLINIC (OSLAS) – THE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CENTRE | |
| Location: | State Courts Complex 1 Havelock Square, Level 1 Singapore 059724 |
| Criteria: | This one-off 20-minute free legal guidance is available: 1. to those who are seeking legal advice on a specific subject matter for the first time; and 2. is confined to legal issues not relating to commercial/ corporate/ business |
| Registration: | The OSLAS is available on all weekdays, except Public Holidays, at the following hours: AM Session 10:00am – 12.30pm PM Session 2:30pm – 5:00pm |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| AWARE LEGAL CLINIC | |
| Location: | Blk 5, Dover Crescent, AWARE Centre #01-22, Singapore 130005 |
| Criteria: | For women only. |
| Registration: | Please call AWARE Helpline at 1800 777 5555 or email to helpline@aware.org.sg Helpline opens: Monday – Friday from 10am to 6pm |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| LEGAL CLINICS BY CATHOLIC LAWYERS GUILD | |
| Location: | Legal clinics are open 6.30pm – 9pm on Mondays • Every 1st Monday of the Month – St. Teresa’s Church at 510 Kampung Bahru Road, Singapore 099446 • Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the Month – Agape Village at 7A Lorong 8 Toa Payoh, Singapore 319264 • Every 2nd Monday of the Month – Church of the Divine Mercy at 19 Pasir Ris St 72, Singapore 518771 • Every 3rd Monday of the Month – St Joseph’s Church (Bukit Timah) at 620 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 678116 • Every 4th Monday of the Month – Holy Family Church at 6 Chapel Road, Singapore 429509 |
| Criteria: | |
| Registration: | Please email admin@clgsingapore.com |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| JAMIYAH (MUSLIM MISSIONARY SOCIETY OF SINGAPORE) | |
| Location: | Jamiyah Headquarters (Level 4) No.31 Lorong 12 Geylang Singapore 399006 |
| Criteria: | |
| Registration: | Call 6743 1211 to make an appointment Operating hours: Wednesday: 6-7pm Saturday: 3-5pm |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| SINGAPORE INDIAN DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (SINDA) LEGAL SERVICES | |
| Location: | No 1. Beatty Road Singapore 209943 |
| Criteria: | Low-income families with primary and/or secondary school going children; Income criteria of $1500 and below; (if there are cases where the individual is earning more, an assessment needs to be done before we would allow them to see the lawyer) |
| Registration: | Legal clinics are held every 2nd Thursday of each month Hotline: 1800 295 4554 Operating hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 12.30pm |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| SPECIAL NEEDS TRUST COMPANY | |
| Location: | 298 Tiong Bahru Road #03-07 Central Plaza Singapore 168730 |
| Criteria: | Set up to provide affordable trust services for persons with special needs |
| Registration: | Tel: 6278 9598 Email. enquiries@specialneedstrust.org.sg |
| Notes: | More information available. |
| USEFUL INFORMATION FOR ORGANISATIONS | |
| Available Funding Schemes | |
| Asia Pacific Breweries Foundation Its philanthropic intent spans three areas namely Creativity Development, Human Excellence and Humanitarian Causes. CapitaLand Hope Foundation Supports programs for the shelter, education and healthcare needs of underprivileged children in Singapore and overseas Community Foundation of Singapore For programmes that support social concerns Fairprice Foundation Supports and contributes to causes related to nation-building and community bonding, poor & needy and workers' welfare Gentle Warriors' Trust Financial assistance from warrior-spirited women who needs funds for further studies, skills upgrading and starting impactful enterprises. Lien Foundation Key focus areas: Education, Excellence in Eldercare Environmental sustainability in water and sanitation. Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) Various schemes available National Youth Council Projects for Youth NCSS Various funding schemes available NVPC For startups or existing organisations with new initiatives that meet community needs in Singapore Singapore Press Holdings Foundation For programmes that embrace language enrichment, creativity, diversity, healthy living and sports Tote Board Project(s) that deliver upstream solutions for the benefit of a significant portion of the community Trailblazer Foundation Project(s) that deliver upstream solutions for the benefit of a significant portion of the community. WDA – NTUC Flexi-Works Help companies hire new workers on part-time or flexible work arrangements |
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| International Women's Organisations | |
| The NGO Committee on the Status of Women National Alliance of Women’s Organisations (UK) Open Colleges (Australia) - Gender Equality in Eduction and The Workplace The Hong Kong Federation of Women (HK) The International Alliance of Women The National Council of Women's Organization of Indonesia |
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