hmmm, i hope these info will help you.
this information can be found on the national council on problem
gambling website.
1. one hope centre
One Hope Centre is a voluntary welfare organization
which seeks to assist members of the public who as a result of
gambling are:
·
facing difficulties managing their finances due to
their inability to pay creditors;
·
harassed by unlicensed moneylenders due to their
inability to meet regular payments;
·
finding difficulties making ends meet due to loss of
employment and having to settle for a lesser paying job
Help includes:
·
helping clients break their gambling habit through
tailored programmes, for example, personal and group counselling,
psychiatric evaluation and support groups such as Gamblers
Anonymous
·
encouraging the restoration of relationships within the
family unit where gambling and other similar activities have
traumatized the family unit
·
providing support for clients and their families in
their distress through the centre’s helpline, support group
meetings and personal counselling
·
assessing clients’ financial position and providing
advice on financial planning , budgeting and financial
protection.
The organization is manned by a team of volunteers
which includes 4 counsellors who received their certification from
the US.
Contact Details:
One Hope Centre’s helpline numbers are as follows:
6440 8349 / 8362 (Monday-Friday, 9.30am – 4pm)
6547 1011 (Monday-Friday, 4pm – 7pm)
below is for you.
2. The Samaritans of Singapore (24 hours
daily)
The Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) hotline 1800-2214444 is available 24 hours every day to anyone
who is despairing, distressed or suicidal.
The helpline is manned by a group of trained volunteers
who come from diverse backgrounds, occupations, religions, ethnic
groups and ages. They share a common capacity to care and listen to
anyone who is going through a difficult time.
All information given by a client is treated as
strictly confidential and anyone approaching SOS is free to accept
or reject help offered and to remain anonymous if so desired.
SOS offers a listening ear and help. suicide is never a
good solution to any problem. facing the problem is. you still
wouldn't solve any problem by dying.
don't give up hope on life. you should be glad you have
a chance to live.
