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Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a self-funded, worldwide organisation that provides a platform for alcoholics to support each other in achieving sobriety.
Tel no: 8112 8089 (Call/Whatsapp)
Address: 1 Commonwealth Drive, Singapore 149603
Email:
help@singaporeaa.org
Website:
https://www.singaporeaa.org
Al-Anon family groups
The Al-Anon Family Groups offers help and support to families and friends of alcoholics.
The Singapore Al-Anon website has details of the Al-Anon Program and meeting schedules.
Email:
info@alanonsingapore.org
Website:
https://www.alanonsingapore.org/
National Addictions Management Service (NAMS)
The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) provides treatment for a broad range of addictions, including addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling, gaming and others. Managed by a multi-disciplinary team of specialists, patients will be thoroughly assessed to determine a treatment plan that best suits them.
NAMS runs an outpatient clinic and an inpatient ward which provides residential services at the Institute of Mental Health.
NAMS services include:
- Assessment and treatment of addictions;
- Individual, group and family therapy;
- Public education talks;
- Training for healthcare and social service professionals;
- Community liaison to develop services and programmes; and
- Research on addictions.
Contact Details
For enquiries or appointment: submit a form on
https://www.nams.sg/contact-us/Pages/default.aspx
Mental Health Helpline: 6389 2222 (24 hours daily)
Email: nams@imh.com.sg
Website: https://www.nams.sg
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA)
Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA) advocate programmes and services for recovering persons and their families.
Teen Challenge (Singapore)
Teen Challenge provides rehabilitation for alcohol and drug abusers with addiction issues. Therapeutic programs for rehabilitation and recovery for individuals are also provided to develop positive behaviors and integrate them into their community and families.
Tel: 6793 7933 (Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:30pm)
WE CARE Community Services Limited
WE CARE Community Services is a non-profit organisation that provides treatment for individuals recovering from all kinds of addictions (such as drugs and alcohol) and compulsive behaviours like shoplifting, as well as their families.WE CARE provides counselling, conducts awareness talks, and runs family workshops and education.
Helpline: 3165 8017 (Mondays to Fridays, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Voicemail after hours)
Address: Kembangan-Chai Chee Community Hub 11 Jalan Ubi, Block 5, #01-41 Singapore 409074
Email:
help@wecare.org.sg
Website: https://www.wecare.org.sg/
QuitLine
National smoking cessation helpline that provides ad hoc advice for smoking and vaping cessation.
Tel: 1800 438 2000* (Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm)
*Kindly note that airtime charges apply for mobile calls to 1800 service lines and calls are free of charge only if made from regular land lines.
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