Where to get help

* Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)
A non-profit, non-religious organisation that provides emotional support to those who are in despair or distressed.
Contact: 1800-221-4444, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

* Youthline
Run by Youth Challenge, a non-governmental organisation that champions youth causes.
Contact: 6336-3434, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

* Touchline
Run by Touch Community Services, a non-profit charitable organisation.
Contact: 1800-377-2252, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.

* Teen Challenge
A voluntary welfare organisation that provides faith-based and community-based programmes and services.
Contact: 1800-829-2222, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm.

* Pregnancy Crisis Service
Run by the Family Life Society, a non-profit counselling and educational organisation. Unwed teenagers who face unplanned, unwanted pregnancies can call for help.
Contact: 6339-9770, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

* Tinkle Friend
Run by the Singapore Children's Society. For those aged 12 and below.
Contact: 1800-274-4788, Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 11.30am, and 2.30pm to 5pm.

* Audible Hearts
An online service run by the Health Promotion Board. Troubled youths who are too shy to talk over the phone can pour out their woes via e-mail to trained youth volunteers.
Website: audiblehearts.yah.sg