PSYCHIATRIC

SHELTERED HOME

In 2017, the work of Singapore Anglican Community Services (SACS) Psychiatric Services received affirmation from the Ministry of Health which appointed SACS to operate the Anglican Care Centre (Farrer Park), a sheltered home for persons with mental health conditions who have undergone psychiatric rehabilitation and are ready to reintegrate into the community.

 

The centre is an integral part of SACS continuum of care for person with mental health conditions who need temporary accommodation and can live independently with some form of gainful employment. It has a capacity to serve 60 adults and 20 youths. Counselling and case management support are offered to strengthen clients’ independence so that they can better reintegrate into the community.

 

Admission Criteria

  • Singaporean or Permanent Resident aged 16 years old and above
  • Diagnosed with psychiatric condition(s) that has been stabilized, and is on regular medications and psychiatric follow-up
  • Independent in activities of daily living
  • Not suffering from any communicable disease
  • 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
  • Not posing an excessively high risk to themselves, others and/or the Centre
  • Working or studying, or actively preparing to do so

 

Admission Process

  • Referrals strictly through the Agency of Integrated Care’s Integrated Referral Management System (IRMS), initiated by social workers from Hospitals, Intermediate and Long Term Care Services, or Family Service Centres

 

Fees

  • $20 per day
  • Please note that the stated fee is before GST and means-test subsidy (if eligible). For more information or queries, please approach us via the contact details listed below.

AVAILABLE AT

SACS_ACC_Farrer_Park_resized Psychiatric Sheltered Home

Anglican Care Centre (Farrer Park)

375 Race Course Road
Singapore 218644

6202 9669