Community Resources List
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| Name of Agency / Service Unit | Service Boundary | Type of service | Service Content | Service Target | Address | Enquiry / Contacts |
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| Against Child Abuse | Across Hong Kong | Children and family services | Crisis Intervention - Providing appropriate follow-up services after assessment of the risk of child abuse and the needs of the families Treatment Service - Providing follow-up casework services after investigation with the consent from case families Preventive Service - Providing home visitation project, parents networking, and children empowerment Training - Providing talk, workshop, training course, and fieldwork placement Advocacy - Making improvement in child protection legislation, policies and services for the prevention of child abuse |
Parents, children, professionals, and the public |
13/F, Corn Yan Centre, No 3 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong |
3542 5722 3542 5709 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Against Child Abuse
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Children and family services
Service Content
Crisis Intervention - Providing appropriate follow-up services after assessment of the risk of child abuse and the needs of the families
Treatment Service - Providing follow-up casework services after investigation with the consent from case families Preventive Service - Providing home visitation project, parents networking, and children empowerment Training - Providing talk, workshop, training course, and fieldwork placement Advocacy - Making improvement in child protection legislation, policies and services for the prevention of child abuse Service Target
Parents, children, professionals, and the public
Address
13/F, Corn Yan Centre, No 3 Jupiter Street, North Point, Hong Kong
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| Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of Elderly Persons from Low-income Families | Across Hong Kong | Elderly services | Providing carers of elderly persons from low-income families with a living allowance to help supplement their living expenses so that elderly persons in need of long-term care services may, under the help of their carers, receive proper care and remain ageing in the community | An applicant, who is the carer providing care for the elderly person(s) (the carer), shall meet ALL of the following criteria: the elderly person(s) being taken care of must be living in Hong Kong, and has/have been assessed by SWD’s Standardised Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services (SCNAMES) to be suitable for residential care services (RCS) and/or community care services (CCS) on or before 31 December 2022, and remain on the Central Waiting List (CWL) for subsidised long-term care services [i.e. RCS and/or CCS]; the elderly person(s) being taken care of must be living in the community, and without using any RCS during the application period and while receiving the allowance; the carer must be capable of taking up the care-giving role (Note 1) and is providing at least 80 hours of care-giving work per month (Note 2); or not less than a total of 120 hours per month for taking care of more than one elderly person who meets the above-mentioned criteria at the same time; the carer must be a Hong Kong resident living in Hong Kong and not engaged in any form of employment relationship with the elderly person(s) being taken care of; the carer must not be a recipient of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA), Old Age Living Allowance (OALA) or allowance in respect of taking care the same elderly person under the “Scheme on Living Allowance for Low-income Carers of Persons with Disabilities” of SWD; and the carer is from a low-income family with monthly household income, excluding assets of the carer and the household members residing with him/her (Note 3) does not exceed the specified income limit applicable to the corresponding household size. |
Carer Allowances and Subsidies Team, SWD Room 404, 4/F, Lady Trench Training Centre, 44 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
3468 5636 3468 5648 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Scheme on Living Allowance for Carers of Elderly Persons from Low-income Families
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Elderly services
Service Content
Providing carers of elderly persons from low-income families with a living allowance to help supplement their living expenses so that elderly persons in need of long-term care services may, under the help of their carers, receive proper care and remain ageing in the community
Service Target
An applicant, who is the carer providing care for the elderly person(s) (the carer), shall meet ALL of the following criteria:
the elderly person(s) being taken care of must be living in Hong Kong, and has/have been assessed by SWD’s Standardised Care Need Assessment Mechanism for Elderly Services (SCNAMES) to be suitable for residential care services (RCS) and/or community care services (CCS) on or before 31 December 2022, and remain on the Central Waiting List (CWL) for subsidised long-term care services [i.e. RCS and/or CCS]; the elderly person(s) being taken care of must be living in the community, and without using any RCS during the application period and while receiving the allowance; the carer must be capable of taking up the care-giving role (Note 1) and is providing at least 80 hours of care-giving work per month (Note 2); or not less than a total of 120 hours per month for taking care of more than one elderly person who meets the above-mentioned criteria at the same time; the carer must be a Hong Kong resident living in Hong Kong and not engaged in any form of employment relationship with the elderly person(s) being taken care of; the carer must not be a recipient of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA), Old Age Living Allowance (OALA) or allowance in respect of taking care the same elderly person under the “Scheme on Living Allowance for Low-income Carers of Persons with Disabilities” of SWD; and the carer is from a low-income family with monthly household income, excluding assets of the carer and the household members residing with him/her (Note 3) does not exceed the specified income limit applicable to the corresponding household size. Address
Carer Allowances and Subsidies Team, SWD
Room 404, 4/F, Lady Trench Training Centre, 44 Oi Kwan Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
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| Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project | Across Hong Kong | Elderly services | • To promote “early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention,” and adopt a family intervention and empowerment approach • To encourage individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment to prioritize early detection • To provide timely intervention for individuals diagnosed with dementia, seizing the golden opportunity for treatment and training • To offer comprehensive support to caregivers, aiming to reduce the stress and overall impact on the entire family • To enhance public awareness on brain health, mild cognitive impairment and dementia |
• Individuals aged 60 or above, living in the community and suspected of experiencing mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, and their caregivers • To ensure effective assessment and subsequent service provision (if applicable), participants must be able to communicate in Cantonese and should not have severe hearing or visual impairments |
Unit 1243, 16/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Prince Edward, Kowloon |
2185 7722/ WhatsApp: 6477 3890 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Jockey Club “Brain Health” Dementia Screening and Community Support Project
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Elderly services
Service Content
• To promote “early detection, early diagnosis, and early intervention,” and adopt a family intervention and empowerment approach
• To encourage individuals who are suspected of cognitive impairment to prioritize early detection • To provide timely intervention for individuals diagnosed with dementia, seizing the golden opportunity for treatment and training • To offer comprehensive support to caregivers, aiming to reduce the stress and overall impact on the entire family • To enhance public awareness on brain health, mild cognitive impairment and dementia Service Target
• Individuals aged 60 or above, living in the community and suspected of experiencing mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia, and their caregivers
• To ensure effective assessment and subsequent service provision (if applicable), participants must be able to communicate in Cantonese and should not have severe hearing or visual impairments Address
Unit 1243, 16/F, Pioneer Centre, 750 Nathan Road, Prince Edward, Kowloon
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| The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) - Transitional Care and Day Respite Service | Across Hong Kong | Elderly services | Flexibility to meet the needs of the elderly and their families. Transitional care and day respite services are provided for the elderly in need, flexibly accommodating a variety of family needs. To provide holistic care for the elderly in need of short-term convalescence, caregivers are also given the opportunity to rest, helping them to continue to live a life with faith, hope, love and flourishment in their caregiving journey. | 1. Elders must be over 60 years of age (as shown in their identity card). Individual considerations may be made under special circumstances. 2. Must undergo examination by registered western medical practitioners or registered geriatric or psychiatric doctors certifying that the elders are suitable for group life and need long term health care. 3. Suitable for group life and are willing to abide by the regulations of KYCH |
88 Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
2343 1331 2357 4511 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home (Integrated Aged Care Service) - Transitional Care and Day Respite Service
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Elderly services
Service Content
Flexibility to meet the needs of the elderly and their families. Transitional care and day respite services are provided for the elderly in need, flexibly accommodating a variety of family needs. To provide holistic care for the elderly in need of short-term convalescence, caregivers are also given the opportunity to rest, helping them to continue to live a life with faith, hope, love and flourishment in their caregiving journey.
Service Target
1. Elders must be over 60 years of age (as shown in their identity card). Individual considerations may be made under special circumstances.
2. Must undergo examination by registered western medical practitioners or registered geriatric or psychiatric doctors certifying that the elders are suitable for group life and need long term health care. 3. Suitable for group life and are willing to abide by the regulations of KYCH Address
88 Kung Lok Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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| Heep Hong Society - Supportive Learning Project | Across Hong Kong | Children and family services | Through professional assessment, therapy and community education, we aim to enhance the overall development of children and assist their parents, teachers and the public in understanding the needs and challenges that the children may encounter during their development. | 1. Children from birth to studying at early secondary schools and special schools who have speech and developmental delay, physical, psychological and / or specific learning difficulties, etc. 2. Parents, teachers, social workers, child-care workers, allied health workers and other related professionals |
No.1, G/F, Tung Yu Hse, Tai Hang Tung Estate, KLN, HK |
2393 7555 3142 7221 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Heep Hong Society - Supportive Learning Project
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Children and family services
Service Content
Through professional assessment, therapy and community education, we aim to enhance the overall development of children and assist their parents, teachers and the public in understanding the needs and challenges that the children may encounter during their development.
Service Target
1. Children from birth to studying at early secondary schools and special schools who have speech and developmental delay, physical, psychological and / or specific learning difficulties, etc.
2. Parents, teachers, social workers, child-care workers, allied health workers and other related professionals Address
No.1, G/F, Tung Yu Hse, Tai Hang Tung Estate, KLN, HK
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| Mind HK | Across Hong Kong | Mental health services | Mind HK is a mental health charity here to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone in Hong Kong. Through our work, we hope to improve awareness of mental health and mental health conditions, remove the associated stigma, and provide talking therapy, with the aim of achieving the best mental health for all in Hong Kong. |
General public |
Unit B, 18/F One Capital Place 18 Luard Road Wan Chai, Hong Kong |
3643 0869 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Mind HK
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Mental health services
Service Content
Mind HK is a mental health charity here to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone in Hong Kong. Through our work, we hope to improve awareness of mental health and mental health conditions, remove the associated stigma, and provide talking therapy, with the aim of achieving the best mental health for all in Hong Kong.
Service Target
General public
Address
Unit B, 18/F One Capital Place 18 Luard Road Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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| Cancer Fund - Cancer Patient Resource Centres | Across Hong Kong | Rehabilitation Service | 1. Cancer information libraries 2. Computer stations 3. Professional counselling services 4. Relaxation rooms and massage chairs 5. Rehabilitation workshops 6. Meeting rooms for peer-support activities 7. Palliative care (Please note that services may vary depending on location.) |
Cancer patients and caregivers | Located in different Hong Kong\'s public hospitals, please refer to the website for details |
Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Cancer Fund - Cancer Patient Resource Centres
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Rehabilitation Service
Service Content
1. Cancer information libraries
2. Computer stations 3. Professional counselling services 4. Relaxation rooms and massage chairs 5. Rehabilitation workshops 6. Meeting rooms for peer-support activities 7. Palliative care (Please note that services may vary depending on location.) Service Target
Cancer patients and caregivers
Address
Located in different Hong Kong\'s public hospitals, please refer to the website for details
Enquiry / Contacts
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| The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation - Rehabus Scheduled Route Service | Across Hong Kong | Rehabilitation Service | Scheduled Route Service is a regular commuting service for work, school, training or rehabilitation centres operated on weekday morning and evening peak hours. | 1. An eligible person with mobility impairment who holds the Hong Kong Identity Card is required to register as a Rehabus customer before applying for our service; 2. Have fixed schedules as well as boarding and alighting points; and 3. Request to take at least 5 trips per week |
Room 2, G/F., Lam Tin Complex, 7 Rehab Path, Lam Tin, Kowloon |
2534 3300 2855 1947 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation - Rehabus Scheduled Route Service
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Rehabilitation Service
Service Content
Scheduled Route Service is a regular commuting service for work, school, training or rehabilitation centres operated on weekday morning and evening peak hours.
Service Target
1. An eligible person with mobility impairment who holds the Hong Kong Identity Card is required to register as a Rehabus customer before applying for our service;
2. Have fixed schedules as well as boarding and alighting points; and 3. Request to take at least 5 trips per week Address
Room 2, G/F., Lam Tin Complex,
7 Rehab Path, Lam Tin, Kowloon |
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| Hong Kong Mental Health Foundation - The “Night to Light” program | Across Hong Kong | Mental health services | The content includes outdoor group activities, psychotherapy support, experience exchange, and knowledge sharing. | Young people aged 18 to 24 | Room 626, Universal Building, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong |
8102 4222/ 3705 2851 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Hong Kong Mental Health Foundation - The “Night to Light” program
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Mental health services
Service Content
The content includes outdoor group activities, psychotherapy support, experience exchange, and knowledge sharing.
Service Target
Young people aged 18 to 24
Address
Room 626, Universal Building, Des Voeux Road, Central, Hong Kong
Enquiry / Contacts
8102 4222/ 3705 2851
Website |
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| Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children - Children’s Residential Home | Across Hong Kong | Children and family services | Offering 24-hour occasional residential care service to babies for families with urgent needs | Young children, age Group 0-3, with acute family problems |
2/F-3/F, 387 Portland Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon |
2391 6664 2391 5251 Website |
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Name of Agency / Service Unit
Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children - Children’s Residential Home
Service Boundary
Across Hong Kong
Type of service
Children and family services
Service Content
Offering 24-hour occasional residential care service to babies for families with urgent needs
Service Target
Young children, age Group 0-3, with acute family problems
Address
2/F-3/F, 387 Portland Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon
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