Our Specialised Services encompasses a range of programmes and services, offering targeted support and expertise to address complex needs and improve outcomes for the children, youth, parents, and communities we serve.
Specialised Services
Our Specialised Services and Programmes
Supporting Children, Youth, and Families
Our Specialised Services Group works alongside children, youth, families, and community partners to strengthen resilience, relationships, and developmental growth. Through specialised programmes and collaborative initiatives, the team supports young people in navigating challenges, building confidence, and developing practical life skills.
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Goal
To develop youths into crime-prevention leaders by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to work alongside the Singapore Police Force and serve their schools and communities, contributing to a safer Singapore.
Approach
Built upon a strong tripartite collaboration between SHINE,
Singapore Police Force, and Schools to maximise youth potential through a many-helping-hands approach.
Targeted
Power of positive
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Collaborative
Drives systemic impact through 3P collective efforts
Upstream
Focuses on prevention and early intervention in formative years, for a period of 3 years
Future-ready Leaders
Long term outlook to develop youth as contributors to our society
Developing Crime-prevention Ambassadors
Youth COP Programme
Guided by social workers and frontline partners, youths build leadership, life skills, and a strong sense of civic responsibility through meaningful engagement and service.
Our Specialised Services encompasses a range of programmes and services, offering targeted support and expertise to address complex needs and improve outcomes for the children, youth, parents, and communities we serve.
Specialised Services Group
SHINE Individual and Family Therapy Service
SH.IFT focuses on providing professional help and guidance to address challenges, build effective coping mechanisms, and foster resilience so that children, youths and their families can thrive even in challenging environments.
When Your Child / Teen:
Shows persistent behavioural changes lasting over a month.
Experiences a continuous decline in academic performance.
Becomes socially withdrawn or undergoes major shifts in their social circle.
Engages in negative self-talk, struggles with low self-esteem.
Loses interest in previously enjoyed activities.
Expresses or displays self-harming behaviours or intentions to harm others
Has significant disruptions in daily routines
Unhealthy habits, such as poor eating practices, truancy, or substance use.
When Parents:
Receive concerning feedback from teachers or other adults about your child.
Struggle to soothe your child/teen’s emotions.
Notice that issues with your child/teen are affecting your marriage.
Feel helpless when addressing your child/teen’s challenges.
Constantly worry about your child/teen’s future and well-being.
SH.IFT works with a broad range of issues, including but not limited to:
Transitioning to Adulthood
The sudden surge of responsibilities in adulthood and the uncertainties that come with navigating new life paths can overwhelm youths.
Has Limited Social and Coping Skills
As their social and emotional skills are still developing, youths often find managing stress and conflicts particularly challenging.
Experiencing Identity Issues
During adolescence, the pressure to conform to peer and cultural expectations often triggers identity struggles and self-questioning.
Family Conflicts and Tensions
Generational differences, evolving expectations, and parents' separations can lead to significant distress in children and youth.
Trauma
Experiencing life traumas, such as abuse, bullying, or loss, can deeply impact youths’ emotional well-being.
SH.IFT provides therapy and youth counselling that fosters a safe environment for children and youth in Singapore to express their feelings, navigate their challenges, and cultivate crucial life skills, offering compassionate support along their journey.
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Develop skills to effectively manage stress and emotions
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Build stronger, healthier relationships with peers and family members
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Improve communication skills for better understanding and connection
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Strengthen emotional foundation and inner resilience
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Receive guidance to navigate transitions in life
Individual Counselling
A tailored approach that addresses each child's or youth’s specific emotional and developmental needs.
Detailed assessments and thoughtful dialogue to develop targeted strategies that promote emotional well-being, improve coping skills, and offer practical solutions for everyday challenges.
Family Therapy
Support families to work through conflicts, improve communication, and create a more supportive home environment.
Guide family members in understanding each other's perspectives, addressing misunderstandings, and building trust.
The goal is to strengthen family connections, foster empathy, and empower each member to contribute to a nurturing, resilient family dynamic.
Child-Focused Therapy
Provide a safe space where children can openly express and process their emotions, guiding them in managing overwhelming feelings they may not yet understand.
Through this support, they develop positive coping skills and emotional resilience for future challenges.
Trauma Recovery
For children who’ve faced traumatic events like abuse, accidents, or witnessing violence, we create a safe, supportive space focused on restoring their sense of security.
Help them rebuild trust and inner strength through gentle guidance and empowerment.
Gallup Strengths Coaching
Focuses on identifying and nurturing individual strengths.
Centred on helping youth and children recognise their unique talents and capabilities, building confidence by reinforcing what they naturally do best.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Life Coaching
Guide youth in exploring their hopes, fears, and any beliefs holding them back.
Identify and reshape limiting patterns, to empower them to overcome mental barriers, embrace change, and unlock potential.
Counselling Fees
SH.IFT offers fully subsidised rates for the counselling sessions
Who Can Refer?
Referral by self, families or professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
In counselling, a trained therapist facilitates open discussions, helping individuals or families explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Sessions focus on building coping skills, improving communication, and working toward positive change.
Yes, at SHINE Children and Youth Services, all information shared in therapy or counselling is kept private and confidential. Our counsellors follow strict confidentiality guidelines to create a safe, trusting environment. However, it's important to note that there are exceptions to confidentiality if there is a risk of harm to self or others or if an offence has been committed to ensure the safety of our clients, their families, and the public.
We recommend seeking a diagnosis from an appropriate mental health professional. However, we can assist by referring clients to our Mental Health Youth team for screening and follow-up support.
Create a safe, open space wherein youths can feel comfortable sharing their challenges. Show genuine empathy, acknowledging their feelings and reassuring them that support is available. Letting them know they’re not alone can make a real difference in helping them feel supported.
SHINE AS AN INTEGRATED SERVICE PROVIDER (REGION 6 and 8)
Targeted Interventions
SHINE is the appointed Integrated Service Provider (ISP) by Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) for Region 6 and 8, providing targeted interventions for youths with specific needs and issues.
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Region 6 (Hougang, Sengkang, Serangoon)
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Region 8 (Bukit Timah, Jurong East, Clementi, Queenstown)
Guidance Programme (GP)
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6-month pre-court diversionary programme for youth offenders who commit minor offences.
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Those who complete the programme are given a warning in lieu of court prosecution.
Using a case management approach, the caseworker engages the youth in a series of individual, group-based, family and positive youth development sessions where the youth will be educated on:
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Taking responsibility for their actions;
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Solving problems and conflicts in a pro-social manner;
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Forming healthy relationships with others;
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Being meaningfully engaged in school or work; and
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Managing emotions positively.
Youth Enhanced Supervision Scheme (YES)
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6-month structured programme targeted at youths below 21 years of age arrested for drug consumption for the first time, to complement the CNB's urine supervision regime
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Using a case management approach, the caseworker engages the youth in a series of individual, group-based, family and positive youth development sessions, focusing on enhancing the youth’s motivation for change and teaching them new skills to desist from drugs.
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The parents are equipped with effective parenting approaches to support the youth in staying drug-free.
Triage
Youths are referred for Triage through referrals by:
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Police Land Divisions
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Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)
The Triage system aims to:
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facilitate early identification and diversion of suitable youth offenders committing minor offences, from the court system;
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provide timely intervention to the young person and/or his/her family if required, pending outcome of police investigations.
Get Involved
There are many ways to walk alongside children and young people as they grow. Every role, every effort, contributes to care, consistency and belief.