Hand to Heart
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Starts this October. Come write with us.
Hand to Heart: Letter Writing for Mental Health
So many of us have had a week when one kind word, even from a stranger, made the load feel a little lighter.
Hand to Heart is our way of passing those words along.
This October and November, we're bringing back the handwritten letter as a small act of care for mental health.
Anyone who visits Soma Haus in Joo Chiat or Tanjong Pagar Plaza can sit down and write an anonymous letter to a stranger going through a hard time. And anyone who'd like a letter can leave a postal or email address, and we'll send one their way. Our team reads every letter with care before it goes out.
How It Works
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Write
Visit Soma Haus in Joo Chiat or Tanjong Pagar Plaza and write an anonymous letter to someone going through a hard time.
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Read
Our team reads every letter together, with care, before it goes anywhere, so each one arrives gently.
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Send
Anyone who'd like a letter leaves a postal or email address, and we send one their way.
Write a Handwritten Letter
Joo Chiat
When we're in session
The booth is open whenever our practitioners are seeing clients or a class is running, so it's lovely if you're already coming in. Making a special trip? Message us first so someone's there to welcome you.
Tanjong Pagar Plaza
Open all day
Stop by whenever suits you, morning or evening. There's no appointment needed and no one to check in with. Paper, pens and prompts are waiting for you, along with a quiet corner to sit in.
In Kind Company
Come by for an unhurried Sunday afternoon with us. There'll be light bites, something warm to drink, and paper, pens and prompts close at hand if you feel like writing or drawing. Stay for ten minutes or the whole afternoon, write a letter or simply keep good company. Everyone's welcome.
- Sun 18 Oct Tanjong Pagar Plaza
- Sun 1 Nov Joo Chiat
Guided sessions
Twice in the afternoon, one of our facilitators will lead a short, gentle session. You might find yourself writing, or drawing, or simply sitting with what comes. Join either one, or neither.
- 1.30–2pm First guided session
- 3–3.30pm Second guided session
Sign Up for In Kind Company
Due to space limitations, we require all participants to sign up to In Kind Company. Please indicate the time window you would like to drop by.
Receive a Handwritten Letter
Some days feel heavier than others, and sometimes the smallest thing helps: knowing that someone, somewhere, was thinking of you. Receive a letter from a stranger. No pressure, no spam - just a little reminder that you are not alone.
This isn't crisis support
A letter takes a little time to reach you. If things feel too heavy right now, please don't wait. These services are free.
Talk to someone now 24 hours, every day
Prefer to text?
- SOS CareText on WhatsApp +65 9151 1767, 24 hours
- national mindline on WhatsApp +65 6669 1771, 24 hours
- webCHAT by IMH's CHAT For ages 16 to 30, Tuesday to Saturday, 1pm to 8pm
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 995.
Looking for ongoing support?
If you're wondering whether therapy could help, you're welcome to book a free discovery call with one of our counsellors. It's a gentle, no-pressure conversation to see what might fit.