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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. It adopts a holistic approach to suicide, focussing on suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
The Workplace Safety and Health Act 2006 addresses requirements for safety and health in workplaces in Singapore [2] and replaced the Factories Act as of 1 March 2006. [3] The Workplace Safety and Health Council is an industry-led Statutory Body that was formed on 1 April 2008.
Text phone – 0800 81 12; Non-emergency police – 0900 88 44 [a] or 0343 578 844; [68] Non-emergency police (text phone) – 0900 18 44; Suicide prevention – 0800-0113; Animal emergency – 144; Child abuse – 0900 123 12 30; [a] Anti-bullying hotline – 0800 90 50. North Macedonia: 192 or 112 [b] 194 or 112 [b] 193 or 112 [b]
The council is an upgrade from the former Workplace Safety Health advisory committee. [1] The WSHC works closely with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other government agencies, various industry sectors, unions, and professional associations in the development of strategies and programs to raise workplace safety and health standards in Singapore.
The hotline operator reported that before the adoption of 988, it dispatched emergency services for about 2% of calls. Its policy is to do so only if the caller does not cooperate with making a safety plan and seems likely to act on a plan of suicide. [28] The hotline has also been criticized for inadequate funding and staffing shortages. [29]
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A key myth to dispel is that talking to someone about suicide increases the risk of suicide. This is simply not true. [6]: 8 Someone expressing suicidal thoughts should be encouraged to seek mental health treatment. Friends and family can provide supportive listening, empathy, and encouragement to develop a safety plan. Serious warning signs of ...
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