MOH launches helpline and textline for 24/7 mental health support
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Round-the-clock mental health support is now readily available with a call or text away with the launch of Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service.Launched on Wednesday (June 18), the national mindline 1771 is part of the MiniMOH launches helpline and textline for 24/7 mental health support
Round-the-clock mental health support is now readily available with a call or text away with the launch of Singapore’s first national mental health helpline and textline service.Launched on Wednesday (June 18), the national mindline 1771 is part of the Ministry of Health's (MOH) efforts to enhance the mental health support ecosystem in Singapore.Individuals can seek help via three modes of communication — by dialling the telephone hotline 1771, sending a WhatsApp message to +65-6669-1771 or by using the chat widget at https://mindline.sg/fsmh.«The national mindline 1771 provides a safe space where individuals can seek help without fear of stigma,» said MOH. The ministry added that all conversations will be kept confidential and individuals seeking help will have the option to remain anonymous.The national mindline will be operated by a team of around 30 full-time counsellors and staff who have experience in dealing with mental health conditions and operation mental health helplines. Read more