In the mid-1970s, drug problem in Singapore became a national crisis.
On top of getting the various government agencies, commercial organizations and general public involved in eradicating drugs, a call was also made for volunteers to the religious sectors. The response was overwhelming, coming from the six religious groups.
Late 1977 – Leaders from different Christian denominations gathered to form a group to co-ordinate the Christian effort in combating the drug abuse problem in Singapore. This gave rise to Christian Counselling Services (CCS) with its first location within Anglican Welfare Services, Armenian Church, 60 Hill Street. Volunteers were then deployed across 6 rehabilitation centres and Rose Lodge for the next 10 years.
Mid 1985 – CCS came under the umbrella of Singapore Anti-Narcotics Association (SANA). Refresher and special training courses were provided for volunteers with new volunteers being recruited from across the churches in Singapore. In 1987, CCS moved to its own premises at 10 Seng Poh Road.
May 2012 – CCS became an independent non-profit voluntary welfare organization after an organizational restructuring by SANA, and relocated its office to 605B Macpherson Road, Citimac Industrial Complex.
June 2014 – CCS registered as a charity organization with Commissioner of Charities (COC).
May 2022 – CCS became a full member of National Council of Social Service (NCSS).