Navigating Grief Together

Recommended Resources & Support Services

Navigating loss can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to do it alone. This space gathers helpful, handpicked tools to support you and your family—from comforting books and self-care reads to specialized community programs and external support networks.

Strength to Live – Healing Journeys for the Widowed

by Sally Chia with Anthony Yeo
Losing a spouse is a painful experience, accompanied by grief that often defies comprehension. Yet, healing does come with some understanding of the process of grief, appreciation of the healing journey and resilience in adapting to life without the spouse. In this book, lessons are gleaned from interviews with over 30 widows and widowers to offer hope and healing for the widowed.
Please click on the link “Contact Us” to request for a free copy (Available in English and Mandarin versions 中文版本 ).

Reach Out Contacts

  • Besides grief support for the widow and their children, you can get other forms of support from a Family Service Centre (FSC) near you.

You can search for the nearest FSC through MSF Family Service Centres Directory

  • Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
    Hotline: 1767 (24 hours)
    WhatsApp CareText: 9151 1767
    Provides confidential emotional support for grief, distress, loneliness and crisis situations.
    Website: Samaritans of Singapore
  • Institute of Mental Health (IMH) Mental Health Helpline
    Hotline: 6389 2222 (24 hours)
    Crisis support and referrals for counselling and mental health services.
    Website: Institute of Mental Health
  • Mindline 1771
    Hotline: 1771 (24 hours)
    National mental health support line providing emotional support and referrals.
    Website: mindline.sg
  • Public Trustee’s Office – Help with unclaimed CPF, insurance, and intestacy matters. Free basic advice.
    Tel: 1800-2255-529 | Website: pto.mlaw.gov.sg
  • Legal Aid Bureau / Law Society Pro Bono Services – Free legal clinics for wills, probate, maintenance.
    LAB: 1800-2255-529 | Pro Bono SG: probono.sg
  • CPF Nomination & Dependants’ Protection Scheme – The CPF website provides step-by-step guides for CPF nomination and the Dependants’ Protection Scheme.
    Website: CPF nomination | Dependants’ Protection Scheme
  • IRAS (Legacy Accounts Line) – For historic or specific legacy estate tax enquiries.
    Tel: 1800-356-8300 | Website: Family member demise
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