The COMmunity Intervention Team (COMIT) is based in the community to provide psycho-social therapeutic intervention for persons with mental health issues (PMHI) and support their caregivers so they can live well at home and in the community. Services provided by COMIT include:

 

• Individualised intervention plans for clients
• Counselling and other psycho-social therapy for clients and caregivers
• Case management and service coordination for clients
• Support and encouragement for clients and caregivers via home visits

 

Admission Criteria

• Singaporean or Permanent Resident between 18 and 65 years old
• Diagnosed with psychiatric condition(s) that has been stabilized, and is on regular medications and psychiatric follow-up
• No history of substance abuse, such as drug, inhalant and alcohol, in the last two (2) years
• No suicide attempt(s) and self-harm acts within the last three (3) months
• No severe aggressive behavior which may pose a threat to others
• No diagnosis of dementia

Note for Persons Who Have Not Been Formally Diagnosed For Mental Health Issues:

• Assessment will be done by the COMIT Counsellor and referred to appropriate agencies for further treatment and follow-up.
• Persons will be discharged upon successful referral to relevant agencies.
• May be accepted to be followed up by COMIT if appropriate

 

Admission Process

• Referral form to be duly completed by referral agency, preferably by general practitioner from mental health clinic or a hospital. Referrals can also from social service agencies, schools, police, community organisations, family members or self.
• COMIT Counsellor will contact the person/caregiver within 36 working hours from the time referral is received.
• Assessment will be conducted to assess suitability for COMIT service and referral source will be notified on the outcome.
• Referrals with no psychiatric input will be advised to see a psychiatrist so as to understand the person’s psychiatric condition and also the need for medications.

 

Fees

• Nil