What are some desistor support groups that we can refer supervisee to?
Learn more about the Desistor Network here: https://www.sps.gov.sg/learn-about-corrections/resources-for-desistors/
Find a consolidated list of Prison Support Services:
https://sgsocialsupport.com/receive/Family%20Services/Prison%20Support%20Services
Here are some lists of support group and contact details of that we can share with supervisee: resources provided by our VCOs on interest groups they know.
Agent of Change
Support group for offenders, ex-offenders, and their families offering emotional support, peer guidance, and family reunification assistance.
Meets every Friday, 9pm – 10.30pm at En-Naeem Mosque.
Contact: Sofian: +65 9616 9071 | Izwan: +65 8742 9053 | Azmi: +65 8922 2107 | agentsofchangesg@gmail.com
CCS Faith Fellowship (Christian Counselling Services)
Faith-based support group journeying with ex-offenders as they reintegrate into the community.
Meets every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 7pm – 9pm.
Contact: Rev Darren Lim: +65 9321 0353 | admin@ccslink.org
Ember Fellowship (Christian Counselling Services)
Female community of support and growth for desistors, helping them grow through faith in Christ.
Meets every 3rd Monday of the month, 7pm – 9pm (dinner provided).
Contact: Stacie Hannah Chun: +65 8645 5860 | admin@ccslink.org
FITRAH Support Group
Peer support platform for individuals on the path to desistance and their families, connecting them with those who have successfully navigated rehabilitation and reintegration.
Meets every Friday, 8.30pm – 10.30pm at En-Naeem Mosque.
Contact: +65 8318 2695 | contact@fitrah.sgmosque.co
Goal Aspiration (Jamiyah Darul Islah)
Offers relapse prevention programmes, forum theatre, social and community work, and aftercare support including mentoring, befriending, and para-counselling.
Group sharing on the 1st Sunday of each month; relapse prevention every Friday (for members).
Contact: Rosezeli Omar: +65 8836 9177 | Sharol Salleh: +65 8803 9336
AIMS Aftercare Support Group (HCSA Highpoint)
Monthly support group with interest group activities and festive celebrations for desistors, including outreach to prisons and external agencies.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 8pm – 9pm (dinner provided).
Contact: Samuel: samuel_WONG@hcsa.org.sg | Feroz: ferozsambora@gmail.com | +65 8123 2168
HUFI – Addiction Recovery Support Group
Holistic recovery support group for Muslim women, offering support group activities, religious classes, sports, personal development, and community engagement.
Meets on the 1st Saturday of each month, 5pm – 7pm at Singapore After-Care Association (SACA).
Contact: Ms Susanty Yaakop: +65 9007 9819 | hufi.bersatu@gmail.com
Nice To Meet You (HUG Community Services)
Cultural exchange and peer support platform for desistors, families, and employers in an informal setting, helping build healthy crime-free networks.
Meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Contact: +65 8600 3977 | desistornetwork@hug.org.sg
Men Support Group (ISCOS)
Open to all ex-offenders facing reintegration difficulties.
Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7pm – 9pm at ISCOS Office, 237 Alexandra Road.
Contact: +65 6743 7885
Unbreakable Dads – NLS Papas Peer Support Group (New Life Stories)
Support group for fathers with lived experiences to share joys and struggles of parenting, work, and life.
Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month, 4pm – 8pm.
Contact: Jeremy: +65 8878 1340 | jeremy@newlifestories.org.sg
Blessed Mums – NLS Caregiver Support Group (New Life Stories)
Support group for caregivers to reduce stigma, build skills, and find comfort in a safe and empowering community.
Meets every 2nd week of the month, 2.30pm – 5.30pm.
Contact: Soraya: +65 9129 7225 | soraya@newlifestories.org.sg
LADIES – NLS Mamas Peer Support Group (New Life Stories)
Monthly sessions for ex-incarcerated mothers and those with incarcerated loved ones, offering a space for sharing and building healthy connections.
Meets every 4th Saturday/Sunday of the month, 2pm – 5pm.
Contact: Jeanie: +65 9634 7644 | jeanie@newlifestories.org.sg
Thursday Connect Group (Prison Fellowship Singapore)
Faith-based programme journeying with male ex-offenders, offering counselling and skills upgrading.
Meets every Thursday, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (dinner from 6pm).
Contact: enquiry@pfs.org.sg
Women Support Group (Prison Fellowship Singapore)
Faith-based programme journeying with female ex-offenders, offering counselling and skills upgrading.
Meets every Monday, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (dinner from 6pm).
Contact: enquiry@pfs.org.sg
SANA Continuing Care Support Group
Safe space to discuss addiction recovery challenges and successes, increasing social support.
Meets on alternate Thursdays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at Sengkang, Taman Jurong, or Northwest centres.
Contact: +65 6732 1122 | stepup.sk@sana.org.sg
Overcomer Support Group – The Salvation Army
Open to desistors and families of all backgrounds, offering life skills training, fun activities, and a positive community.
Meets on Sunday afternoons (location varies).
Contact: +65 9248 5336 | prisonsupport@smm.salvationarmy.org
Selarang Fellowship Group – The Salvation Army
Faith-based fellowship for ex-offenders, especially those in Selarang Park Complex, supporting reintegration through faith and practical assistance.
Meets every Sunday, 9am – 12noon at 7 Upper Changi Road North.
Contact: +65 9248 5336 | prisonsupport@smm.salvationarmy.org
The Redeemer Support Group (The Helping Hand)
Support group for ex-offenders reintegrating into the community after release from prison.
Meets every Thursday, 7.45pm – 9pm at 819 Upper Serangoon Road.
Contact: thehelpinghand.org.sg/general-feedback/
Aftercare Support Group – XOFG (X-Offenders for Good)
Community of ex-offenders dedicated to living "For Good" through education and empowerment.
Meets every Tuesday, 7pm – 10pm.
Contact: info@architectsoflife.sg
Aftercare Support Group – Youth Guidance Outreach Services (YGOS)
Peer support platform for youths aged 16–24, helping them maintain stability and growth after completing rehabilitation programmes.
Meets monthly, usually on Fridays, 7pm – 9pm.
Contact: Anton Lee: +65 9825 8247 | anton.lee@ygos.org.sg
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)
A non-profit fellowship for individuals recovering from drug addiction. Members support one another through regular meetings where they share their experiences and work through a 12-step recovery programme.
Narcotics Anonymous Singapore has 9 groups, & holds 9 NA meetings per week.
Meetings are free, open to anyone struggling with drug use, and are held across various locations in Singapore. Click here to find meetings.
Contact: +65 8405 8432; publicinfo@nasingapore.org
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A non-profit fellowship for individuals with a desire to stop drinking. Similar to NA, members support one another through regular meetings and a 12-step recovery programme.
There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership.
Simply find where and when there is a meeting convenient for your supervisee and they just turn up. No need for appointments, no intrusive questions, no obligations.
Contact: +65 8112 8089; help@singaporeaa.org
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