The National Council of Social Service (NCSS) has unveiled ‘grovve’, Singapore’s inaugural youth-focused integrated wellness centre, at *SCAPE in Orchard. This pioneering initiative offers a safe and accessible environment for youths to receive professional support and early intervention for mental health challenges. The centre, launched on 1 November 2025, is a collaborative effort involving four Social Service Agencies (SSAs): SHINE Children and Youth Services, Brahm Centre, Limitless, and TOUCH Community Services.
‘grovve’ provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-site support and intervention programmes, as well as online services like a Digital Wellness Concierge. The centre aims to address the mental health needs of young people, with NCSS’s 2025 Quality of Life Study highlighting that 32% of Singaporeans aged 18 to 29 experience mild symptoms of depression or anxiety.
The centre’s integrated approach focuses on convenience, care, and community. Youths can seamlessly access multiple services in one location, participate in wellbeing activities, and receive guidance from ‘grovve’ guides. The initiative also seeks to normalise seeking help early, with outreach efforts promoting the centre’s offerings.
Since its soft opening in April 2025, ‘grovve’ has engaged over 4,800 youths, with more than 80% aged 17 to 25. This promising start underscores the centre’s potential to significantly impact youth mental health in Singapore. As NCSS continues to forge strategic partnerships, ‘grovve’ is set to remain agile and future-ready, ensuring that youth mental health services evolve to meet emerging needs.
