About the Hospital
The Institute of Mental Health is a tertiary psychiatric hospital
located at Buangkok Green Medical Park. “IMH offers a comprehensive range
of psychiatric, rehabilitative and counseling services for children,
adolescents, adults, and the elderly.”
IMH was established in 1928. It was the first mental hospital in
Singapore, starting with 1,000 patients. “Since then, many advances have been
made in treatment, training, and research. Their treatment integrates
evidence-based therapies, supported by the departments of clinical psychology,
nursing, occupational therapy, and medical social work, to provide holistic
care for the patients. IMH is equipped with modern facilities, with 50 wards
for inpatients and seven Specialist Outpatient Clinics.”
The IMH’s vision is to be “a tertiary centre of excellence and
global leader in mental healthcare.” Its core missions are “to promote mental
health, to promote person-focused service that is integrated, comprehensive,
accessible and cost-effective, and to pursue continuous learning and research.”
Woodbridge Hospital
Endowment Fund
The IMH has also established what is called the Woodbridge
Hospital Endowment Fund. “The Fund is established to receive contribution and
donations for the promotion, development and provision of mental health-related
services in Singapore, including:
•The pursuit of medical
research and development;
•Programs for continued
medical, nursing, paramedical and related education and training;
•Publication of research and
educational literature;
•Provision and improvement of
equipment and facilities for research and development;
•Holding of conferences,
seminars, and exhibitions;
•Provision of funded care to
patients who are in need of financial assistance.”
Volunteering at IMH
Volunteers give patients an opportunity to build friendships and
develop relationships with more people, other than their therapists. Volunteers
play a key role in balancing the lives of the patients by helping them to
feel that they are not forgotten or disliked by the community and society.
If you are want to make a difference in the lives of these
patients, who live within the four walls of the hospital with no distractions,
then you should volunteer!
Your Role as a Volunteer
Your role as a volunteer at IMH is to let the patients distract
themselves and have as much fun as possible. You are here to make them feel
loved, accepted, and happy. These are some things you can be involved with
during your volunteer session:
➡“Conduct social and
recreational activities, such as indoor and outdoor games, singing, dancing,
karaoke, drama, coloring, and outings to places of interest
➡Help in rehabilitative
activities, such as art and craft, grooming, basic social skills, painting,
teaching patients the use of public amenities and taking public transport.
➡Plan, organize or participate
in ad-hoc patient activities
➡Spend time with patients. For
example, you can keep them company by talking to them, taking them for a walk,
or just providing a listening ear.”
To sign up click the link below.
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