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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. Since its establishment in 1969, SOS has developed into a professionally run and managed organisation.
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A crisis and suicide prevention hotline called Hopeline was launched in 2016, to assist people who may need psychological or psychiatric services. [29] The Department of Health funded the project until 2019, when it transferred its resources to establishing the NCMH's crisis hotline. [30]
Singapore ranked 105th by age-standardised suicide rate according to the World Health Organization in 2016. [6] Generally, the rate of suicide is rising. In 2016, the rate of suicide was 8.54 per 100,000 individuals, up from 8.43 in 2015. [7] Like most issues of mental illness and death, suicide is generally viewed as a taboo subject in Singapore.
There's been lots of talk about 988, the new suicide hotline number, since it was rolled out this summer. Here's what you need to know.
988 (sometimes written 9-8-8) is a telephone number used in some North American (NANP) countries for a suicide prevention helpline. In the United States, it is known as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the number 1-800-273-8255). In Canada, it is known as the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline.
The new three-digit “988” National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number officially launched on Saturday, July 16. Anyone witnessing or experiencing a mental health crisis can call, text or chat ...
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