Shirlene’s childhood was shaped by instability and loss—experiences that left her carrying deep wounds into her teenage years. Over time, a consistent circle of care at HCSA Dayspring helped her rebuild trust, find safety again, and grow into an OWENA leader who now walks alongside other young women on their own paths of healing.
HCSA Community Services today celebrated a significant milestone in its expansion of services with the official opening of HCSA Dayspring, a residential treatment centre that co-locates Singapore’s only Therapeutic Group Home (TGH) for girls up to 18 years old and the nation’s only Small Group Care (SGC) Home for girls above 12, with the capacity to serve up to 27 teenage girls at a time.
AIMS, an alumni support group of HCSA Community Services, celebrated a significant milestone on their sixth anniversary with the launch of AIMSpace, which marks a new chapter as the first dedicated community space in support of ex-offender reintegration and strengthening family ties.
In celebration of the World Hepatitis Day (28 July), HCSA Community Services and NHG Health’s Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce their shared commitment to eliminating Hepatitis C (HCV) among former drug offenders in Singapore, aligning with the World Health Organization’s global strategy of eliminating Hepatitis C.
At HCSA Highpoint, caseworker Sheevangi walks alongside male ex-offenders as they rebuild their lives. With compassion, grit, and an unshakable belief in second chances, Sheev helps residents secure employment, housing, and emotional support — laying the groundwork for lasting reintegration. Her journey, shaped by empathy and conviction, reflects her belief that no one is beyond hope, and change is always possible with the right support.
Kama first experimented with drugs in his teenage years. Adulthood, with all its uncertainty and difficulties, came along, and his drug use escalated, leading to his incarceration. After spending time in prison and then HCSA Highpoint, he’s turned his life around through counselling, community support, and rebuilding his relationship with his family. Today, with support from his loved ones, he’s learning to forgive himself and love himself.
In this article feature by Lianhe Zaobao, Jackson, a single father, opens up about the emotional toll of parenting alone. He speaks candidly about his struggles with depression and suicidal thoughts during one of the most difficult periods of his…
Azaleagrace Teo: A Story of Resilience After enduring nearly seven years of abuse, Azaleagrace Teo sought help at age 15 and was placed in multiple care facilities, including HCSA Dayspring Residential Treatment Centre. Despite the upheaval—relocating eight times and repeating…
Singapore, 25 May 2025 – Organised by HCSA Community Services (HCSA), ‘Everesting for Second Chances’ (Everesting) is back for its third edition with renewed momentum. The campaign aims to raise awareness on the social challenges of the reintegration of ex-offenders among the community. From 1 June to 31 July 2025, Everesting challenges participants to cycle…