Institute of Mental Health Child Guidance Clinic ✓ ACRA Verified

Fees depend on the referral pathway and subsidy tier. For Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents attending via a polyclinic or GP referral letter, subsidised SOC consultation rates typically run S$30–80 per visit at public institutions, with follow-up visits generally lower than the first consultation. Without a referral, unsubsidised rates apply and are closer to private specialist rates of S$120–250 for a first consultation. Investigations such as psychological assessments, blood panels, or structured diagnostic tools are billed separately from the consultation. Prescriptions, if issued, carry an additional pharmacy charge. For any planned treatment course, the clinic's medical social worker can advise on financial assistance schemes, MediFund eligibility for lower-income families, and CDMP MediSave withdrawal limits (up to S$700 per year for selected chronic and mental health conditions under the Chronic Disease Management Programme). Request a cost estimate in writing before committing to an extended treatment plan. See the full paediatric cost guide for Singapore →

The Child Guidance Clinic operates under the Institute of Mental Health, which is a MOH-restructured hospital. As a public restructured hospital operating under the Healthcare Services Act, IMH holds the relevant MOH institutional licensing — however, no licences are listed in this KakiList entry, so families should confirm directly with IMH or check the MOH licensee directory at moh.gov.sg. Individual psychiatrists and clinical psychologists practising at the CGC should be verifiable through their respective professional registers: psychiatrists on the Singapore Medical Council (SMC) public register at smc.gov.sg, and clinical psychologists on the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS) or, where applicable, the SPA register. Searching the consulting doctor's name on the SMC register confirms registration status and any specialist accreditation in Psychiatry. Confirm the named clinician assigned to your child's case at the point of booking.

Selected mental health conditions treated at the CGC — including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, anxiety disorders, and depression where they meet CDMP criteria — may qualify for MediSave withdrawal under the Chronic Disease Management Programme (CDMP), with an outpatient limit of up to S$700 per year. Confirm at registration whether your child's specific diagnosis and the clinic's billing codes qualify before assuming MediSave can be used. Integrated Shield Plans (IPs) layered on MediShield Life generally focus on inpatient and day-surgery coverage; outpatient specialist consultations at a subsidised SOC may have limited IP coverage depending on your plan and rider structure. Check with your insurer before the first appointment. For families facing financial hardship, the clinic's medical social worker can assess MediFund eligibility and refer to community financial assistance schemes. Skipping the pre-visit financial check is the most common reason families are surprised by their bill. Listing data is incomplete — contact Institute of Mental Health Child Guidance Clinic directly to confirm details.