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Address:
10 Buangkok View
Singapore 539747
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Pick-up Point at Hougang MRT Station, Exit B
| Services available | Clinic | Appointment Tel No | Address | Bus Numbers |
| Children & Adolescent Psychiatry | Child Guidance Clinic, Sunrise
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: | 6389 2200 | Institute of Mental Health
Buangkok Green Medical Park, | 88, 43, 109, 101, 156, 159, 161, 325. |
| Children & Adolescent Psychiatry |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: | 6389 2200 | Health Promotion Board Building
3 Second Hospital Avenue, | 33, 54, 61, 62, 63, 75, 103, 124, 143, 147, 166, 174, 190, 196, 212, 605, 642, 851,961, 970. |
| Adult / Elderly Psychiatry |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: | 6389 2200 | Institute of Mental Health Buangkok Green Medical Park, | 88, 43, 109, 101, 156, 159, 161, 325. |
| Adult / Elderly Psychiatry |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: | 6389 2200 | Institute of Mental Health
Buangkok Green Medical Park, | 88, 43, 109, 101, 156, 159, 161, 325. |
| Adult / Elderly Psychiatry (Addictions) |
Monday to Thursday:
Friday: | 6389 2200 | Institute of Mental Health
Buangkok Green Medical Park, | 88, 43, 109, 101, 156, 159, 161, 325. |
| Adult / Elderly Psychiatry | Community Wellness Clinic (Queenstown Polyclinic) Mon, Tue and Thu:
Wed:
Fri: | 6389 2200 | 580 Stirling Road, Level 4, Singapore 148958. | 100, 147, 196, 198. |
| Adult / Elderly Psychiatry | Community Wellness Clinic Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri:
Wed: | 6389 2200 | 21 Geylang East Central, Level 4 Singapore 389707. | 24, 28, 76, 80, 135, 154, 155. |
Overview
OcTAVE (Occupational Therapy: Activities, Vocation and Empowerment) offers a range of outpatient rehabilitation programmes aimed at promoting community independence, providing therapeutic support, nurturing clients’ potential and facilitating their recovery.
The programmes are categorised into four major domains, namely Clinical Rehabilitation, Empowerment, Vocational Training and Job Club.
Our clinical rehabilitation programme consists of group psychosocial interventions aimed at empowering clients to manage their own health and well-being. This supports their recovery and enables them to pursue a meaningful life.
Participants are required to apply what they learn in the activities and skills training, and share their experiences in group sessions. As such, a proactive attitude is very important.
Group programmes available are:
Illness Self-Management and Recovery (ISMR) – this aims to equip clients with knowledge, personal strategies and coping skills to manage their symptoms and reduce relapses to achieve their personal goals;
Cognitive Remediation – using computer programmes and group exercises, this aims to improve attention, memory, problem solving skills and impart thinking skills strategies to achieve vocational competence and community living skills;
Mindfulness – using a range of mindfulness practices, this aims to equip clients with the skills to manage emotional states so as to overcome stress, anxiety and depression.
The Empowerment programme aims to provide rehabilitation and promote recovery in persons with mental health conditions through the use of meaningful activities. We provide a safe environment for personal and skills development through a variety of activities. Clients are encouraged to take an active role in their rehabilitation and recovery and can sign up for activities of their choice each week.
Craftwork
Sports/Gym/Dance
Cooking/Baking
Team building activities
Community outing/ volunteering opportunities
Relaxation
Basic computer skills
Pushcart
Recovery oriented group session (led by a peer support staff)
Volunteering
We work together with agencies and community organisations to provide volunteering opportunities as a way of empowering personal development and community integration.
Vocational training serves as a rehabilitation platform for persons with psychiatric conditions. Clients who have been unemployed for long periods will benefit from this programme, as it seeks to improve personal confidence and develop interpersonal skills. Upon completion of the programme, occupational therapists will facilitate clients’ transition to Job Club services for employment assistance.
Programme objectives:
To equip clients with the skills relevant to an industry;
To improve work behaviours (e.g. work habits, work endurance and social skills);
To facilitate reintegration into competitive employment; and
To improve the clients’ tolerance and confidence levels for work.
We offer vocational training programmes in the following areas:
Food and Beverage
Retail
Basic administration/reception
Cleaning
Job Club is a one-stop centre which assists clients with their employment needs. Run by vocational specialists and job placement officers, the team provides vocational counselling and assessment, as well as job-matching. During job-seeking and placement process, the team works closely with both employers and potential employees to ensure job fit and placement success.
Programmes and services available at Job Club:
Individually-tailored rehabilitation counselling
Job preparation
Support groups
Job placement support for clients and employers
Employer education workshops
Click here to learn about Job Club.
If you are interested in these programmes, please ask your psychiatrist for a referral to OcTAVE. We also accept clients who are seeking treatment at other psychiatric facilities.
You will be required to attend an appointment for an initial assessment that will help us understand your goals in life. This guides your rehabilitation and treatment goals. We encourage you to bring your family members along for this assessment.
For enquiries about Occupational Therapy, please call 6389 2904 or email enquiry@imh.com.sg.
OcTAVE@IMH
Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok View
Singapore 539747
Tel: 6389 2904
Buses: 88, 43, 109, 101, 156, 159, 161, 325
Explore the history of mental health at the Woodbridge Museum, a key part of the Institute of Mental Health (IMH). Established in 1993 and revitalised in 2006, our museum aims to promote a deeper understanding of the scientific limitations and conditions faced in the early years, offering visitors an overview of hospital life and mental health services in the 20th century.
Founded in 1841 as the Insane Hospital, IMH was Singapore's earliest healthcare institution for the mentally ill. It was later renamed the Mental Hospital in 1928 to address stigma and it became the Japanese Civilian and Military Hospital during World War II. In 1951, it was renamed Woodbridge Hospital, and in 1993, it moved to the current premises in Hougang. That was when it became the Institute of Mental Health, reflecting a new era in psychiatric care focused on research, training, and public education.
Discover our star artefacts and more at the Woodbridge Museum:
- Szondi Test Cards, c1930s: Explore this intriguing projective psychological test with photographs categorising latent tendencies of patients, still used in countries like Hungary and Switzerland.
- Twitchell-Allen Clay Figures, c1940s: Discover this unique personality test designed to portray personality dynamics using simple and vague figures, especially aiding visually-impaired patients.
- Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) Set, c1930s: Engage with one of the most widely used psychological tests, evaluating thought patterns and emotional responses through storytelling based on ambiguous images.
Visit us to learn the evolution of psychiatric care and the journey of mental health in Singapore.
Opening Hours:
Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm (Excluding public holidays)
Our museum is located on Level 2 of the main hospital building, just above the main lobby. For shuttle bus timings and directions, please refer to this page.
