Crisis and support lines for kids, teens and parents in Singapore

Free, confidential lines for a child or teen who is struggling, a parent who needs to talk, or anyone worried about a child. Every number here was checked on the service’s own website.

In an emergency, call 999

If someone is in immediate danger, or has been hurt, call 999 (or 995) now.

Crisis and suicide support

  • Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)

    Emotional support for anyone in crisis or thinking about suicide, by phone or WhatsApp text.

    1767 WhatsApp 9151 1767 (CareText)Website

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  • National Mindline 1771

    National mental health support line by phone or WhatsApp.

    1771 WhatsApp 6669 1771

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For kids and teens

  • Tinkle Friend

    Helpline for primary school children (13 and under), especially when parents or caregivers aren't around.

    Monday to Friday, 2.30pm - 5pm; closed weekends and public holidays

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To report child abuse or neglect

  • National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline (NAVH)

    Ministry of Social and Family Development line to report abuse, including child abuse; call 999 or SMS 70999 if there is imminent danger.

    Where we checked this

Checked October 24, 2026. Numbers and hours can change; each line links to the page we checked it on. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll fix it.