Cases Managed by Community Resource, Engagement and Support Teams and Community Intervention Teams

58 Ms Nadia Ahmad Samdin asked the Minister for Health (a) in each of the past three years, what is the number of cases managed by Community Resource, Engagement and Support Teams (CREST) and Community Intervention Teams (COMIT) respectively; and (b) whether there is an increasing demand or trend in the types of support required.

Mr Ong Ye Kung: Due to the implementation of COVID-19 safe management measures (SMMs), the number of individuals outreached by the CREST teams had reduced in 2020 and 2021, compared to that in the pre-pandemic period in 2019 (Table 1). The number of clients with mental health needs supported by the COMIT teams has been relatively stable over the past three years. With the relaxation of SMMs, the community teams have progressively resumed their activities to reach out to and support those at risk of or with mental health conditions.