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…
A CNA article highlights that drug offenders in Singapore who undergo rehabilitation in halfway houses are less likely to reoffend after release compared to those who do not. These halfway houses provide structured support, including counselling, vocational training, and community…
The article explores Singapore’s national push toward structured volunteerism as a strategic tool for social cohesion and long-term community building. It highlights the role of initiatives like Project V and the Singapore Volunteer Management Conference 2025 in encouraging sustained corporate…
Podcast: Enabling a Culture of Giving on CNA938’s Our Town We’re excited to share that Project V — a collaborative initiative launched in 2023 to connect corporates with social service agencies (SSAs) like HCSA Community Services for meaningful, long-term volunteering…
At HCSA Community Services, we are proud to highlight HCSA Dayspring, a programme dedicated to helping young girls recover from trauma. Established in memory of Alice Heng, this residential treatment centre provides a safe space where girls aged 12-18 can receive…
Lai Peng found her voice to grief after the passing of her husband with counselling from the HCSA SPIN Care Team, and the strength to help her young neurodivergent son with his own grief as well. Together, mother and son have grown closer in their shared delayed grief and healing. Read more about Lai Peng’s journey to reach out for support and find closure from her family’s unresolved grief.