Family Counselling
Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) aims to support couples who may face challenges in their marriage, and families showing early signs of stress.
Our goal is to assist individuals, couples, and families in various aspects related to family life. These include marriage preparation, marital support, divorce support, and family counselling.
Our FAM centre support families living in Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, and Choa Chu Kang.
Family Counselling Services
Marriage Counselling and Support
We help equip couples with essential skills like communication, conflict resolution, and financial planning, fostering a solid foundation for their marriage.
Divorce Support
Family Counselling
At our FAM centre, we help individuals, couples and families discover and understand the issues and concerns they are experiencing, and explore ways to resolve their practical, social and emotional difficulties.
FAM centres empower individuals, couples and families to take steps to improve family relationships and transform their lives. We encourage families to come forward early to discuss their challenges so that family relationship issues do not fester and deteriorate.
For inter-agency referrals to FAM, please send the completed form below to [email protected].
Download form here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to sign up for the counselling service?
Families and their children who are Singaporeans, Permanent Residents and non-residents with at least one member of the family who is a Singapore Citizen or a Permanent Resident.
What is the purpose of the Strengthening Families Programme (FAM)?
Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) aims to support couples who may face greater challenges in their marriage, and families showing early signs of stress.
How much does the counselling cost?
Counselling services at FAM Centres are provided for free.
Strengthening Families Programme (FAM) Location
Blk 281 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3 #01-348 Singapore 680281
Tel: 62355229
Email Address: [email protected]
OPERATING HOURS:
Monday to Friday
9:30am to 6:00pm
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