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‘My family should not have to leave’: New shelter aims to help S’pore men in crisis

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Fellowship of Men Singapore will begin a free crisis initiative in the second quarter of 2027 targeting men confronting abuse, displacement, self-harm, or escalating conflict. Operating out of budget hotels, the pilot will house up to three individuals simultaneously for maximum seven-night stays, supporting an estimated 50 men across its first year. Clients will undergo assessments and receive referrals to legal aid, social work, or professional counselling. Over the next five years, the organisation intends to transition from hotel accommodations to a permanent, dedicated crisis facility.

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  • Removing men from volatile domestic situations allows their families to remain safely at…: Removing men from volatile domestic situations allows their families to remain safely at home while de-escalating potential harm.
  • Residents will receive assessments alongside referrals to social work, professional couns…: Residents will receive assessments alongside referrals to social work, professional counselling, and legal aid services.
  • The organisation plans to establish a dedicated, permanent shelter facility within five y…: The organisation plans to establish a dedicated, permanent shelter facility within five years of the pilot program.

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- Fellowship of Men Singapore (FMS) plans a crisis shelter for men from 2027. It will use budget hotels first, then aims for its own site within five years.

- The free service will help men facing abuse, displacement, self-harm, or rising violence risk. Each man will be assessed, then linked to counselling, social work, or legal help.

- FMS says men often stay silent, and early help can stop harm and guide them to recovery.

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SINGAPORE - When Emi came home from work in September, he was met with an unfamiliar silence.

His 15-month-old son, whose laughter usually filled the house, was gone. So was his wife.

She had taken their son to a women’s shelter, unable to endure Emi’s verbal abuse whenever he took drugs. Over the phone, she told him she wanted a divorce.

“Why am I not the one who had to go, instead of my family? I made the mistake, they should not have to leave their home,” said Emi, 44, who relapsed into drug use after periods of staying clean.

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