Here’s a list of major hospitals and centres in Singapore where you can access mental health services (including psychiatric inpatient and outpatient care), along with how mental health insurance works in Singapore:
Ministry of Health +1🏥 Key Mental Health Hospitals & Health Services in Singapore🧠 Primary Psychiatric Hospital• Institute of Mental Health – Singapore’s national psychiatric hospital providing comprehensive mental health services, including emergency, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment.
This is the main centre for serious mental health conditions requiring hospitalisation. Ministry of Health🏥 General Hospitals with Psychiatric SupportThese restructured hospitals provide specialist mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment.
Many accept referrals from GPs/polyclinics: Ministry of Health• Tan Tock Seng Hospital** — Major general hospital with mental health services.• National University Hospital** — Offers psychiatric support and outpatient care.• Singapore General Hospital** — Large acute hospital with mental health services.•
Changi General Hospital** — Acute hospital with access to mental health clinicians.• Sengkang General Hospital** and other public hospitals also provide mental health assessments and referrals. Ministry of HealthNote: Often these hospitals manage mental health through outpatient clinics and specialist teams — referral from a GP or polyclinic may be needed for specialist appointments.
Ministry of Health🧠 Private Psychiatric & Specialist ClinicsThese are private providers where you can see psychiatrists or mental health specialists directly (often quicker than public hospitals), but insurance/coverage varies widely:• Psychiatric Care Clinic – Psychiatric specialist clinic in Gleneagles Medical Centre.• Dr Tan Kuan Hoo Psychiatric Clinic – Private psychiatrist.
• Famille Psychiatry Associates – Psychiatry services in Mount Elizabeth Hospital.• The Safety Net (Dr Tan Sheng Neng) – Psychiatric consultations (varied coverage).These clinics can help with assessment, medication, therapy referrals and ongoing care, though costs may be out-of-pocket or depend on your insurance plan.💳 Mental Health Insurance in Singapore🇸🇬 Public & National CoverageMediShield Life (basic public insurance)Covers inpatient psychiatric treatment (hospital stays) in Singapore.
Provides a daily claim limit (e.g., set amount per day up to a certain number of days).Does not cover outpatient psychiatric treatment or counselling outside hospital stays. Calm Collective AsiaMediSave (health savings)Can be used for inpatient psychiatric treatment (daily limits and annual cap).
May also be used for outpatient treatment of certain chronic mental health conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP-Mental Illness) (conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) at approved institutions, up to annual limits. Ministry of Health +1Subsidies & Safety NetsPublic hospitals and polyclinics offer subsidies for mental health outpatient care for Singapore citizens/PRs (via CHAS and other schemes).
Medicare Life plus MediFund can assist those with financial hardship. Ministry of Health🧑💼 Private InsuranceMany Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) and private health insurance policies now include inpatient mental health coverage, but:Outpatient psychiatric consultations (therapy, counselling) are often not covered unless you buy specific add-ons or wellness riders. singsaver.com.
sgSome group/corporate plans include mental wellness benefits, counselling support or inpatient as-charged coverage (e.g., enhancements by insurers such as AIA from 2025). AIA SingaporeCritical illness plans may cover certain diagnosed mental health conditions under specific benefits. Etiqa Insurance Singapore💡 Tip: For expats, international health plans often offer broader outpatient psychiatric and therapy coverage, so check specific plans before seeking treatment
INTEREXPAT SG🧠 How to Access ServicesGP or Polyclinic Referral: Common route for subsidised care at public hospitals and IMH.Direct Specialist/Private Clinic Booking: For faster appointments — check insurance coverage first.Emergency: A&E at major hospitals accepts acute psychiatric crises and referrals. Just let me know your insurance plan (public or private)!