Life is precious and should be cherished and protected. It is a gift that we have been given and should be treated as such.
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It is important to understand the warning signs and to reach out to those who might be in danger of taking their own lives. By recognizing the signs and responding to them, we can help save a life.
Elderly Woman
The elderly woman was seen standing on the ledge of the 4th floor of a building.
The SCDF were on scene and a air bag has been deployed in case the elderly woman falls off.
In a separate video, the SCDF were seen grappling down the building and grabbing the woman before she could do anything rash.
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Seek help
If you are someone or know someone that is in need of help you can call the following numbers for assistance:
- Samaritans of Singapore (24 hrs): 1800-221-4444
- Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019
- Institute of Mental Health Mobile Crisis Service (24 hrs): 6389-2222
- National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868
- Tinkle Friend Helpline (for primary school-aged children): 1800-274-4788