About
Our History
Established in 1991, the SAGE Hotline (1800-3538633) was officially launched to provide a listening ear to anyone who needs to talk about matters related to the older persons. Two years later, SAGE Counselling Centre was set up as a special programme under Singapore Action Group of Elders to provide free face-to-face counselling to the needy seniors & their families.
In 2005, SAGE Counselling Centre hosted the nation-wide The Seniors Helpline (1800-555-5555) supported by NCSS.
Since 2008, the Centre has developed into a Professional Counselling Centre as an independent entity. We have also obtained NCSS full membership & IPC Charity status.
Be a leading Social Service Agency enhancing mental wellness and counselling for communities and older persons.
To empower and promote the well-being of individuals to lead fulfilling lives.
- S incerity
- A cceptance
- G rowth
- E mpathy
Our Commitments
SAGE Counselling Centre is committed to
Enhance public awareness and understanding of the social and emotional needs of older persons.
Promote professionalism in developing and implementing remedial, preventive and developmental social services and counselling programmes for older persons.
Empower and maximize the potential of older persons through engaging them in life-long learning and volunteerism.
Strengthen families with older members through enabling caregivers and promoting inter-generational bonding.
Collaborate with community partners to work towards an inclusive society where older persons are accepted, respected and empowered to keep active in the community and to age well at home.
Our Board Committee
Mr Koh Eng Soon Tim
Chairman
Mr Kwan Chung Min
Vice Chairman
Ms Seng Yuh Jen
Honorary Secretary
Mr Lim Wee Lim
Honorary Treasurer
Dr Kan See Mun
Honorary Assistant Treasurer
Dr Chan Kin Ming (PBM)
Board Member
Dr Cheng Yuanshan
Board Member
Dr Grace Ding
Board Member
Ms Pua Ling Ling Lynn
Board Member
Dr Esther Tan nee Yiu Kum Yu (PB, PBM, BBM)
Honorary Advisor
Dr Lui Hah Wah Elena (PBM)
Honorary Advisor
Mr Charles Leong
Legal Advisor