Trained as a social worker, counsellor, educator and nurse, Muhamad Haikel is the Founder and Principal Psychosocial Support Consultant of Psychosocial Support Community. Like any hardcore humanitarian professional, he has served both local and international communities for disaster relief and peace-time missions with organisations such as Singapore Red Cross and Mercy Relief. He now trains others with the skills and knowledge of psychosocial support. Passionate about mental health and psychosocial support, he also curates, advocates and develops programmes and workshops focusing on mental health and psychosocial support. He adopts person-centred, positive psychology, and trauma-informed approaches in consultancy, counselling, casework, training and learning. His interests are in suicidology, disaster mental health, and crisis management. He aspires to empower individuals and communities in their journeys to achieve optimal mental wellness.

On any ordinary day, Haikel looks like a typical Malay pakcik (uncle) who loves cats and enjoys gaming, travelling, reading, learning, cooking and volunteering in his free time. You can probably catch him sipping his teh tarik (milk tea) or bubble tea somewhere while gaming or reading.

As a Psychological First Aid Facilitator, Meng trains volunteer befrienders by equipping them with remote psychological first aid skills to aid them in their befriending journey with our migrant friends. Likewise, she also trains learners with these skills at Singapore Red Cross where she also plays the role of a SafeSteps Trainer in raising awareness and providing easy-to-understand educational information on life-threatening issues in the hopes of saving lives and building more resilient communities. Meng is certified in both Standard First Aid and Psychological First Aid, and is always ready to serve when the need arises.

Volunteering is in Meng's blood. She avidly volunteers at community, school, and first aid events, With her smile and maternal nature, she guides students on SafeSteps and assists children with special educational needs with travelling for community and field trips.

Meng has a never-say-die attitude and is always up for new experiences and challenges. In her free time, Meng enjoys hiking, being in nature, baking, and going to the market.

Are you trained in psychosocial support courses such as psychological first aid and community-based psychosocial support? We may be able to link you up with agencies where you may be able to put what you have learnt into practice! Contact us!