Counselling
AMP Helpline
About AMP Helpline
Fear. Embarrassment. Pride.
These are the three main reasons many have cited that prevent them from meeting a counsellor or social worker in person to talk about their problems and issues. For them, and many others, AMP offers its Helpline services to lend a listening ear.
The AMP Helpline provides emotional support to a person in distress. It offers non-judgmental listening where you have the freedom to speak about anything that is causing an emotional crisis, without the fear of being judged and with the assurance of confidentiality.
Whatever your concerns may be, give the AMP Helpline a call. We are all ears.
Mondays to Fridays
10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Mandatory Counselling Programme
About Mandatory Counselling Programme
AMP’s trained counsellors and social workers provide counselling and casework as mandated by the Family Justice Courts to families and individuals facing issues of family violence. The main objectives are to prevent and stop the recurrence of violence by respondents. This is done through the learning of more respectful behaviours, as well as enhancing the safety and protection of complainants and vulnerable members of the family by equipping them with knowledge of safety issues and avenues to seek help.
Who it helps
The programme helps clients who are facing issues of family violence, such as victims or perpetrators issued with Personal Protection Order by the Family Justice Court.
Cases are referred to AMP by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF).
Marriage Counselling Programme
About Marriage Counselling Programme
Syariah Court refers married couples who are divorcing to AMP for for marriage counselling under the Marriage Counselling Programme, which focuses on:
- Affecting reconciliation;
- Facilitating an amicable divorce if reconciliation is inevitable (discuss co-parenting plans for couples with dependent children); and
- Facilitating access to national resources for couples who require other forms of support.
The Marriage Counselling Programme is compulsory, and aims to provide these married couples with a safe and neutral platform to discuss their marriage and understand the impact of divorce.
Who it helps
The programme is for married couples contemplating divorce, couples with marital or relationship problems, or divorcing couples referred by the Syariah Court.
For couples who decide to proceed with divorce and have at least one child below 21 years old, a counsellor will facilitate the Parenting Programme with them. The Parenting Plan prepares the parents for their post-divorce journey, while prioritising their children’s interests. It helps to bring closure to their marriage and re-focus their attention on raising their children.
How to Apply?
Individuals will be required to submit their application for divorce or marriage counselling to Syariah Court before attending the Marriage Counselling Programme.
For more info about the programme, please visit www.syariahcourt.gov.sg.
Marriage Hub Talk Series
About Marriage Talk Series
Marriage Hub Talk is a series of quarterly online live streaming sessions aimed at addressing social issues faced by the Malay/Muslim families and general society in Singapore. The series also allows participants to share and learn from the helping professionals through the sharing session.
Keep posted with the latest sessions via the AMP Marriage Hub Facebook.
