Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) is a non denominational, non-profit suicide prevention centre. Since its establishment in 1969, SOS has developed into a professionally run and managed organisation. It adopts a holistic approach to suicide, focussing on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
SOS is a member of the National Council of Social Service and is supported by the Community Chest. SOS is also affiliated to American Association of Suicidology (AAS), International Association for Suicide Prevention, Befrienders Worldwide, and International Federation of Telephonic Emergency Services (IFOTES).
Purpose With the mission to be an available lifeline to anyone in crisis, SOS offers emotional support to people in crisis, thinking of suicide or affected by suicide. All information shared with SOS is treated as confidential and people can choose to remain anonymous.SOS Mission statement and work
Services SOS provides the following services and programmes:SOS Services Email Befriending 24-hour hotline Professional Counselling Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Healing Bridge, a suicide bereavement support group Crisis Support Case Consultation Training Community Outreach SOS Care Text
See also List of voluntary welfare organisations in Singapore Edwin S. Shneidman
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