Supportive Service

CAREbuddy Programme is only available to CaringSG free or standard members.

• Caregivers will be matched with a CAREbuddy of a similar profile, according to availability.
• Through regular engagement over 6 months, the CAREbuddy provides the Caregiver with a listening ear and emotional support, as well as sharing ideas/ resources and goals.
• The CAREbuddy supports the Caregiver to work through personal and family goals, in ways that bring about positive changes.

• The Caregiver Volunteers share similar journeys as they are parents/ caregivers to dependents with special needs or disabilities and related commitments.
• That said, CAREbuddy is not a mental health or special needs professional. CAREbuddy will not be able to support the caregiver in areas where professional knowledge and skills are required.

• Each CAREbuddy support package is for a 6-month period.
• During the 6-month period, the CAREbuddy will meet up with the Caregiver for at least 4 times..
• These meetings can be completed either through phonecalls, online video call or face-to-face physical meetings. 
• The dates and timing of the meet ups will be arranged according to both the CAREbuddy’s and Caregiver’s availability.

• No. Kindly note that CAREbuddy is NOT a child-minding  or child-buddy service / befriender programme for the dependents. 
• It is NOT a respite programme. For respite support, please contact SG Enable.
• CAREbuddy programme is also NOT a 24-hours hotline and emergency (SOS) service
• If you feel that you are experiencing intense acute distress, crisis or in danger of harming yourself/others, it is crucial for you to contact the emergency services for help or go to your nearest hospital’s A&E Department;

1. Emergency Contacts resource list
2. IMH Emergency Hotline – 6389 2003 / 6389 2004 (24hrs)

• If you are experiencing family violence and/or abusive relationship, please contact: National Anti-Violence and Sexual Harassment Helpline: 1800-777-0000 (24 hours). 

If you have been hurt physically , kindly seek medical assessment and treatment immediately at your nearest GP Clinic or hospital.

• Before the start of the support package, the Caregiver is required to sign the service agreement and complete an online baseline survey.
• At the end of the support package, the caregiver is required to complete an online closure survey.
• The duration of the CAREbuddy programme is 6-months long.