MOH setting up new 24/7 residential facility for youths at risk of self-harm
The facility is expected to be operational in 2027.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is rolling out a suite of initiatives to support youths in need of mental health support.
These initiatives include a residential facility for youths at risk of suicide and self-harm and an integrated wellness centre at the SCAPE building.
The initiatives were announced during the Committee of Supply debate on Mar. 7, 2025, by Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Health Janil Puthucheary.
New guidelines to improve minors’ access to mental health services
MOH will also be convening an expert group to look into developing guidelines for parental consent for minors seeking mental health services.
These will be incorporated into a "Practice Guide" for youth mental health service providers, which will cover:
- scenarios and applicable conditions and restrictions where parental consent is required
- measures to safeguard the interests and safety of minors who are receiving mental health services
The guide seeks to ensure that parent consent issues do not result in delays for minors accessing mental health services, while getting the involvement of parents in the care and recovery process.
This will also provide clearer guidance to practitioners.
Residential facility for youths at risk of suicide and self-harm
Back in October 2023, MOH announced in its National Mental Health and Well-being Strategy plans to set up an intermediate residential facility for youths at risk of suicide and self-harm.
In 2022, advocacy groups that spoke to the Straits Times noted that such a residential facility could help plug urgent gaps for youth at risk.
According to MOH, the facility will serve youths presenting with suicidal behaviour due to social stressors such as difficult relationships with their family members, peers, or partners.
The facility, Puthucheary said, is expected to be operational in 2027.
The facility will support youths who are referred from the community, or discharged from an acute hospital so they can gradually be reintegrated into the community.
According to Puthucheary, the facility will provide "psychosocial interventions and assistance in a safe and non-stigmatising environment to aid community reintegration".
MOH has also set up an inter-agency project team to develop clinical protocols and operational details for the facility.
The authority added that the facility will be staffed 24/7 by a multi-disciplinary team, and will "bridge the gap between acute hospital and community care."
Integrated wellness centre
An Integrated Wellness Centre called “grovve”, located at the SCAPE building and led by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), will be launched at the end of 2025, Puthucheary said.
The centre aims to "normalise mental health care, improve accessibility, and address stigma associated with help-seeking," MOH said.
The centre will provide integrated mental health services for youths aged 13 to 25 years and their caregivers, such as mental health screenings, triage and intervention.
General wellness activities will also be conducted, such as art, yoga and photography.
The centre will operate from Mondays to Saturdays, 11am to 8pm.
Youths and caregivers can access the services and resources at the centre either by walking in or through online platforms.
grovve will also integrate physical and digital services, providing youths with options for anonymity.
Helplines
If you or someone you know are in mental distress, here are some hotlines you can call to seek help, advice, or just a listening ear:
SOS 24-hour Hotline: 1-767
Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
Institute of Mental Health: 6389-2222 (24 hours)
Tinkle Friend: 1800-274-4788 (for primary school-aged children)
SHECARES@SCWO: Call: 8001-01-4616 | Whatsapp: 65714400 (for targets of online harm)
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