Last updated 11 November 2026
Need help now? Call 1771 (national mindline) · 1767 (Samaritans of Singapore) · Danger to life 995
In short
Tell one person you trust, and talk to a GP or call national mindline 1771. If you are thinking about suicide, call Samaritans of Singapore on 1767 now. If you are in immediate danger, call 995.
Many people who look after others at work find it hard to ask for help themselves. Asking for help is the right thing to do.
This is general guidance, not clinical advice.
If you need help now
- Thinking about suicide: call Samaritans of Singapore on 1767, 24 hours a day
- Immediate danger to life: call 995
- Need to talk to someone now: call national mindline 1771 or WhatsApp 6669 1771, 24 hours a day
What to do
- Notice the signs Distress that does not improve with rest. Difficulty concentrating or making decisions. Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or numb most of the time. Pulling away from colleagues.
- Tell one person you trust A friend, a family member, a colleague or a Peer Supporter. You do not need to have the words ready. “I have not been myself lately” is enough to start.
- Talk to a professional See a GP, use your organisation’s EAP if it has one or call national mindline 1771.
- Decide what to tell your manager You do not have to share a diagnosis to ask for support. You can describe what is hard and what would help.
- Keep the basics going Sleep, breaks and exercise help with everyday stress. They are not a substitute for professional help when problems persist.
Watch out for
- Waiting for things to get bad enough. If it is not improving with rest, or it is affecting your work and relationships, that is enough reason to ask.
- If you are a Champion or a Peer Supporter, you can step back from supporting others while you get support yourself.
Where to get help in Singapore
- national mindline 1771: call 1771, WhatsApp 6669 1771 or webchat at mindline.sg, 24 hours a day (MOH)
- Samaritans of Singapore: 1767, 24 hours a day
- Immediate danger to life: 995
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