Providing Emotional Support to Youths in Our Community 

SYiNC is an intervention programme for youths who have recently sought help at the Institute of Mental Health’s (IMH) Emergency Room. IMH may choose to refer them to our multi-disciplinary team of professionals. 

With our team at their side, the youths learn how to de-escalate intense emotions through one-to-one counselling. Group counselling sessions with the youth’s family, where needed, can also strengthen family support for these youths. 

Reaching out and seeking help can be a difficult step to take for youths. However, the results can be rewarding.  

Get in Touch with Our Counsellors   

If you need to speak with someone, call our helpline to talk to our trained professionals. We’re here for you.  

TOUCHline
1800 377 2252 

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm (excluding public holidays) 

Who It’s For 

• Youths aged 13 to 19 years old who: 
  • Recently sought help at IMH’s Emergency Room but were not admitted, OR  
  • Have recently been discharged from IMH
    

You need to be referred directly by IMH for this programme. 

If you need support but do not have a referral, we welcome you to email us at mentalhealth@touch.org.sg. We may have other suitable programmes to support you. 

What You Can Expect 

After receiving your referral from IMH, our friendly professionals will reach out to you to share more about the SYiNC programme and arrange to meet you within five working days. 

As this programme is fully funded, you do not have to pay a fee. 

Each session will be: 

• Between 45 minutes to one hour 
• Conducted on a fortnightly or monthly basis, depending on your caseworker’s recommendation 
• Held at our Bukit Merah or Toa Payoh offices 
• Held Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm